Contradiction with Proverbs 18:21
This verse highlights the power of the tongue and words, presenting a contradiction to Judges 16:8 where deceit and manipulation are seen in action.
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 Colossians 3:9
Instructs against lying to one another, which contradicts the deceitful actions observed in Judges 16:8.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
Exhorts believers to speak truth with their neighbors; opposing the deceptive context of Judges 16:8.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:10
Encourages keeping the tongue from evil and lips from speaking guile, contradicting the deceit practiced in Judges 16:8.
1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
Advises against repaying evil for evil, conflicting with the deceitful actions and intentions described in Judges 16:8.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.