Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 11:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 11:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 11:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Proverbs, someone who pretends to be good can hurt others with their words, but good and honest people can be saved by knowing the right things.

Proverbs 11:9: An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

While Proverbs 11:9 warns against the destructive nature of hypocritical speech by implying truth protects the just, Proverbs 12:22 emphasizes the Lord's delight in truthful lips, subtly not addressing harmful speech from such.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Proverbs 11:9 speaks about the destructive impact of a hypocrite's mouth, whereas Proverbs 15:1 highlights how a soft answer turns away wrath, suggesting communication can be gentle and peaceable, not destructive.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:23

Proverbs 11:9 warns about the destruction a hypocrite's words can cause, but Proverbs 21:23 highlights guarding the mouth and tongue to protect one's soul from troubles, promoting caution rather than focusing on destruction.

Proverbs 21:23: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Contradiction with James 3:6

Proverbs 11:9 claims the words of the hypocrite destroy, whereas James 3:6 expands to all tongues as potentially corrupting, indicating it's not exclusive to the hypocrite.

James 3:6: And the tongue [is] a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. [course: Gr. wheel]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:36

Proverbs 11:9 implies the power of a hypocrite's words in the present time, but Matthew 12:36 emphasizes accountability for all idle words in judgment, stressing future consequences for all speech.

Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Paradox #1

This verse talks about harmful speech from a deceitful person causing destruction, while knowledge can save. One potential contradiction is that the Bible in other places teaches forgiveness and love. Emphasizing the danger of harmful speech might conflict with the idea of loving and forgiving those who use harmful words.

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