Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 12:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 12:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 12:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, when someone tells the truth, they show that they are good and fair. But if someone lies, they are trying to trick people.

Proverbs 12:17: [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:25

Proverbs 14:25 highlights a true witness delivering souls, which aligns with Proverbs 12:17 rather than contradicting it.

Proverbs 14:25: A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Exodus 20:16 commands not to bear false witness, similar to the encouragement to speak truth in Proverbs 12:17, thus aligning rather than contradicting.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16

Zechariah 8:16 urges speaking truth to a neighbor, which aligns with Proverbs 12:17's advocacy for truthfulness rather than contradicting it.

Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Ephesians 4:25 instructs putting away lying and speaking truth, which complements Proverbs 12:17's message instead of contradicting it.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
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