Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that outcomes are often determined by chance and circumstances, contradicting Proverbs 13:2 which implies a direct correlation between one's words and rewards.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse promotes loving enemies and blessing those who curse you, which can conflict with the idea of rewarding good speech and punishing wicked speech as implied in Proverbs 13:2.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Matthew 12:36-37
While this verse supports the importance of words, it emphasizes judgment rather than the reaping of tangible benefits or consequences in life as seen in Proverbs 13:2.
Matthew 12:36-37: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Contradiction with Job 21:7-9
This passage observes that the wicked often prosper despite their impious words, contradicting the implication of Proverbs 13:2 regarding consequences of speech.
Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-12
These verses describe the prosperity of the wicked, contradicting the notion that good speech results in positive benefits as stated in Proverbs 13:2.
Psalm 73:3-12: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 13:2 talks about how good words or actions lead to good things, while bad words or actions lead to trouble. A possible contradiction or conflict here might be that good people sometimes face troubles even though they speak and act kindly, while bad people might occasionally enjoy success. This could seem inconsistent with the idea that good always leads to good and bad always leads to bad.