Contradiction with Genesis 27:19
This verse shows Jacob deceiving Isaac by claiming to be Esau, which contradicts the notion of kings delighting in righteous lips and loving those who speak right.
Genesis 27:19: And Jacob said unto his father, I [am] Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.
Contradiction with Judges 9:13
This verse highlights the reluctance of the vine to abandon its wine, which cheers both God and man, contrasting the preference for truthful speech indicated in Proverbs 16:13 by showing a preference for actions that might not align with truthfulness.
Judges 9:13: And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 21:13
David feigns madness before Achish, King of Gath, to protect himself, which stands against the ideal presented in Proverbs 16:13 of kings delighting in truthful speech.
1 Samuel 21:13: And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard. [scrabbled: or, made marks]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 15:6
Absalom deceives the Israelites to gain their favor, exhibiting behavior contrary to the delight in right speech suggested in Proverbs 16:13.
2 Samuel 15:6: And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:22
The LORD allows a lying spirit to entice Ahab through false prophets, contradicting the idea that kings love those who speak right.
1 Kings 22:22: And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
While also supporting the value of truth, this verse emphasizes divine detest of lying, which could contrast with the earthly, kingly perspective in Proverbs 16:13 by focusing on God's perspective rather than human rulers.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:10
This verse shows people asking for smooth things and deceits, directly opposing the concept that a leader delights in those who speak the truth.
Isaiah 30:10: Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:31
Prophets prophesy falsely and priests rule by their means, yet the people love it so, which contradicts the idea that leaders delight in right speech as in Proverbs 16:13.
Jeremiah 5:31: The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love [to have it] so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? [bear...: or, take into their hands]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10
The verse speaks against prophets who lead people astray, highlighting that not all leadership esteems truths as suggested in Proverbs 16:13.
Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]
Contradiction with Micah 3:5
Prophets lead people astray claiming peace when they have something to eat, contradicting the Proverbs 16:13 idea of truth being a delight to rulers.
Micah 3:5: Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:59-60
Chief priests and council sought false witness against Jesus to put him to death, showing a contradictory approach to truth compared to that in Proverbs 16:13.
Matthew 26:59-60: But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, [yet] found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,
Contradiction with Acts 5:3
Ananias lies to the Holy Ghost about the sale proceeds, showing contrast to the Proverbs ideal of truthful speech being valued.
Acts 5:3: But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land? [to lie to: or, to deceive]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:13
Paul warns against deceitful workers, indicating that not all those in authority value truthfulness as purported in Proverbs 16:13.
2 Corinthians 11:13: For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
Contradiction with Revelation 22:15
Outlines that liars are outside the kingdom, highlighting a divine and ultimate disdain for lies contrary to how earthly kings might behave, contrasting the earthly delight in truth seen in Proverbs 16:13.
Revelation 22:15: For without [are] dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.