Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 17:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 17:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 17:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, wise and kind words are not something a silly person uses, and telling lies is even worse for a leader who should be truthful and good.

Proverbs 17:7: Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. [Excellent...: Heb. A lip of excellency] [lying...: Heb. a lip of lying]

Contradiction with James 3:2

James 3:2 indicates that all men err in their words, while Proverbs 17:7 suggests that eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool, implying that fools should not speak eloquently at all.

James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Proverbs 26:4 advises not to respond to a fool according to his folly, distinguishing how to interact with foolish speech, contrasting with Proverbs 17:7's idea of how speech decorum is unfitting for fools.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

1 Corinthians 1:27 states that God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, suggesting a valuable use of the "foolish," whereas Proverbs 17:7 implies a negative connotation to fools speaking eloquently.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:5

Proverbs 8:5 encourages the simple and fools to understand and be wise, suggesting they can elevate their speech and understanding, contrary to the limitation expressed in Proverbs 17:7.

Proverbs 8:5: O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
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