Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
Proverbs 12:22 states that "Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight," suggesting a divine moral standard against lying, while Proverbs 25:18 compares a liar to harmful weapons, focusing on the social rather than divine implications.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
Ephesians 4:25 urges to "put away lying, speak every man truth," which prioritizes honesty, contrasting with Proverbs 25:18’s emphasis on the damaging effects of lying rather than moral obligation.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
Colossians 3:9 says "Lie not one to another," highlighting a command against lying, as opposed to the metaphorical and descriptive nature of Proverbs 25:18.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;