Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 15:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 15:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 15:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, when someone says the right thing at the right time, it can make people feel happy and good inside. Speaking kindly and wisely can make everyone feel better.

Proverbs 15:23: A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]! [due...: Heb. his season]

Contradiction with James 1:19

James 1:19 implies that one should be swift to hear and slow to speak, which highlights patience over the promptness praised in Proverbs 15:23.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

Proverbs 17:27 suggests that a person of knowledge uses words with restraint, whereas Proverbs 15:23 praises a timely word possibly implying more frequent verbal engagement.

Proverbs 17:27: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. [an...: or, a cool]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

Ecclesiastes 3:7 notes that there is a time to be silent, which contrasts with Proverbs 15:23's emphasis on the joy in providing a timely word.

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 21:23

Proverbs 21:23 advises guarding one's mouth to avoid trouble, contradicting the notion that speaking timely always brings joy as stated in Proverbs 15:23.

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

Contradiction with James 3:8

James 3:8 warns about the uncontrollable nature of the tongue, implying that speaking (even timely) can be dangerous, contrary to the positive outcome in Proverbs 15:23.

James 3:8: But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
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