Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Encourages prayer in private rather than having things spoken openly.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:9
Advises not to reveal another's secret, contrasting public proclamation.
Proverbs 25:9: Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: [a secret...: or, the secret of]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:6
Suggests not sharing what is sacred with those who may not appreciate it.
Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13
Describes a faithful spirit as one who conceals matters rather than openly declaring them.
Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]
Contradiction with John 7:4
Jesus' brothers suggest that things should be done openly, contradicting secrecy; however, Jesus doesn't subscribe to their view.
John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
Suggests there is a time to keep silence, which may oppose the idea of speaking openly.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Paradox #1
The verse may seem to suggest that everything hidden will eventually be revealed, which could contradict the idea of forgiveness and moving on from past mistakes. If all secret things are exposed, it might imply that people can't truly leave their past behind, unlike the concept of divine forgiveness where sins are forgotten.