Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28
Proverbs 13:3 suggests preservation by careful speech, while Proverbs 17:28 promotes wisdom by silence.
Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:19
Contradicts by emphasizing being swift to hear and slow to speak, whereas Proverbs 13:3 advocates guarding one's mouth.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
Where Proverbs 13:3 advises guarding the mouth, Ecclesiastes 3:7 highlights a time for silence and speech, suggesting balance.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11
Contrasts by implying that expressing one's mind is foolish, yet self-control brings peace, differing from Proverbs 13:3's restraint focus.
Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:36
While Proverbs 13:3 emphasizes restraint, Matthew 12:36 warns that every idle word will be judged, suggesting more significant caution.
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
The contradiction or conflict in this context could be the challenge between the value of speaking wisely to avoid trouble and the importance of speaking out against wrongs or injustices. On one hand, it suggests restraining one's words to stay safe, but on the other hand, it might seem inconsistent with the need to speak up for what is right, even if it might lead to conflict.