Contradiction with Proverbs 14:5
This verse states "A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies," seemingly upholding truthfulness, potentially contradicting a context where truth fails.
Proverbs 14:5: A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:28
This verse says "But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth," emphasizing the absence of truth compared to a general disregard for truth.
Jeremiah 7:28: But thou shalt say unto them, This [is] a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth. [correction: or, instruction]
Contradiction with Psalm 12:1
States, "Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men," suggesting a scarcity of faithful individuals which aligns differently with failing truth.
Psalm 12:1: [To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. [upon...: or, upon the eighth] [Help: or, Save]
Contradiction with Micah 7:2
This verse observes, "The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men," which focuses more on a lack of righteous people rather than truth being affected directly.
Micah 7:2: The good [man] is perished out of the earth: and [there is] none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net. [good: or, godly, or, merciful]
Contradiction with John 8:32
States, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free," promoting the idea of truth's deliverance power contrary to truth's downfall.
John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Contradiction with Psalm 85:11
This verse, stating "Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven," implies the flourishing of truth rather than its suppression.
Psalm 85:11: Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16
This scripture instructs, "Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates," encouraging the practice of truth which contrasts with perceived truth failure.
Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]