Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
This verse commands not to bear false witness, aligning with Proverbs 14:25's condemnation of deceit, yet the notion of "righteous lying" in other situations might be seen as a contradiction.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Joshua 2:4-5
Rahab lies to protect the spies, suggesting situations may arise where speaking falsehoods is justified, contrasting with the straightforward view of truth in Proverbs 14:25.
Joshua 2:4-5: And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they [were]:
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:21-22
God sends a lying spirit to mislead Ahab’s prophets, challenging the absolute stance on truthfulness seen in Proverbs 14:25.
1 Kings 22:21-22: And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 6:19
Elisha misleads the Syrian army, which implies that deception might sometimes be acceptable, contrasting with the clear denunciation of lies in Proverbs 14:25.
2 Kings 6:19: And Elisha said unto them, This [is] not the way, neither [is] this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria. [follow...: Heb. come ye after me]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:70
Peter denies Jesus, lying out of fear, illustrating human fallibility and differing from the ideal truthfulness advocated in Proverbs 14:25.
Matthew 26:70: And when he was gone out into the porch, another [maid] saw him, and said unto them that were there, This [fellow] was also with Jesus of Nazareth.