Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5
Isaiah 50:4 speaks of offering words of support to the weary, whereas Proverbs 19:5 warns that a false witness will not go unpunished and suggests that not all spoken words are helpful or truthful.
Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with James 1:19
Isaiah 50:4 emphasizes speaking encouragement, while James 1:19 advises being swift to hear and slow to speak, suggesting restraint in speech.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
Isaiah 50:4 focuses on the power of words to sustain, while Ecclesiastes 3:7 highlights that there is a time to keep silence, suggesting that not all situations call for spoken encouragement.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28
Isaiah 50:4 talks about using words to help the weary, whereas Proverbs 17:28 notes that even a fool is considered wise when they hold their peace, indicating that sometimes silence is more beneficial.
Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:36
Isaiah 50:4 emphasizes the positive use of words, while Matthew 12:36 warns that every idle word spoken will be accounted for, highlighting the potential consequences of speaking.
Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.