Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 19:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 19:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 19:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if someone tells lies or says things that aren't true about others, they will get into trouble and face consequences. Christians believe that being honest is very important and lying is wrong.

Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:7

This verse advises to keep oneself far from a false matter, which implies avoiding falsehood, contradicting the fate of false witness in Proverbs 19:9.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

States that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, while Proverbs 19:9 specifies a consequence, which might seem conflicting as the verses alone have different emphases.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive us, which can be seen as contradicting the consequence of punishment for false witness in Proverbs 19:9.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:5

A faithful witness will not lie, yet it focuses on the behavior of truthful witnesses, not the fate of false ones as emphasized in Proverbs 19:9.

Proverbs 14:5: A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12

Assures that God will forgive iniquities and remember sins no more, which might be considered contradictory to the punitive measure in Proverbs 19:9.

Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
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