Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 21:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 21:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 21:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, if you watch what you say and don't talk too much, you can save yourself from a lot of problems. It's like being wise with your words to stay out of trouble.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:9

This verse encourages open speech to judge righteously and plead the cause of the poor and needy, which contrasts with keeping the mouth and tongue for peace.

Proverbs 31:9: Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

This verse states there is a time to speak, suggesting that silence is not always the best course of action, in contrast to keeping the mouth and tongue to avoid trouble.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Acts 18:9

This verse has God encouraging Paul to speak and not be silent, which opposes the idea that guarding one's mouth could prevent trouble.

Acts 18:9: Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

These verses instruct followers to teach all nations, implying vocal engagement as opposed to keeping silent to avoid issues.

Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
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