Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19
This verse suggests that wisdom can be obtained with multitude of words instead of vain talk.
Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:3
It states that a dream comes through a multitude of business and a fool's voice with many words, contradicting the idea that much speaking is inherently empty.
Ecclesiastes 5:3: For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice [is known] by multitude of words.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:23
By implying that a timely word can be good and beneficial, it contradicts the idea that much speaking is inherently empty.
Proverbs 15:23: A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]! [due...: Heb. his season]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24
This verse highlights the value of pleasant words, which contrasts with the belief that much talking is without value.
Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:11
It suggests words can be fittingly and beautifully expressed, opposing the idea of all plenty talking being vain or useless.
Proverbs 25:11: A word fitly spoken [is like] apples of gold in pictures of silver. [fitly...: Heb. spoken upon his wheels]
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:21
This highlights the power of the tongue, which contradicts the notion that much speaking is inherently vain.
Proverbs 18:21: Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Contradiction with James 1:19
This implies there can be wisdom in listening and slow speech, but this contradicts the idea of all speaking as vain.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:14
Suggests a person shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, which contradicts the negative view of abundant speech.
Proverbs 12:14: A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.