Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 24:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 24:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 24:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, people who plan bad things in their hearts often end up saying naughty or harmful things. It's important to think good thoughts and speak kindly to others.

Proverbs 24:2: For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:13

Encourages to keep the tongue from evil, whereas Proverbs 24:2 mentions those whose heart studies destruction and their lips talk of mischief.

Psalm 34:13: Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, in contrast to Proverbs 24:2 which speaks of people whose heart devises destruction.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Advises not to be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good, contradicting Proverbs 24:2's focus on plotting destruction.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with James 3:10

Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing, which contrasts with Proverbs 24:2's mention of lips talking mischief.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:10

Whoever would love life must keep their tongue from evil, contradicting Proverbs 24:2's discussion of speaking mischief.

1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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