Contradiction with Psalm 51:4
This verse highlights that sin is against God only, whereas Job 15:5 suggests that sin can also be exhibited through the words of one’s mouth.
Psalm 51:4: Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done [this] evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, [and] be clear when thou judgest.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
This verse states that confessing our sins results in forgiveness, contradicting Job 15:5 where it implies speech exposes one's iniquity without mention of confession leading to repentance.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Luke 6:45
This verse says that a good man brings good from the good stored in his heart, suggesting that not all speech reveals iniquity as implied by Job 15:5.
Luke 6:45: A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
This verse encourages using speech to build up others, contradicting Job 15:5's implication that one's speech is a conduit for iniquity.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:2
This proverb indicates that the tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright, contrasting with Job 15:5 which suggests that speech naturally reveals wickedness.
Proverbs 15:2: The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. [poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth]