Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 10:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 10:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 10:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, people who do good and make the right choices use words that are wise and helpful, but those who speak mean or harmful things will face bad consequences.

Proverbs 10:31: The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

Contradiction with James 3:8

This verse mentions that no man can tame the tongue and it is full of deadly poison, contradicting Proverbs 10:31's implication of wisdom and discretion in speech.

James 3:8: But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

Contradiction with James 3:2

This verse implies everyone stumbles with their words, contrasting with the righteous speech in Proverbs 10:31.

James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:12

This verse suggests that not all gracious lips escape trouble, which can contradict the upright speech depicted in Proverbs 10:31.

Ecclesiastes 10:12: The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. [gracious: Heb. grace]

Contradiction with Job 27:4-6

Despite being righteous, Job acknowledges times when his speech might not have been upright or faultless.

Job 27:4-6: My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.
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