Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 25:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 25:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 25:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, a strong wind can make the rain go away, just like a serious or angry face can stop someone from saying mean things behind others' backs. It's like when you show you're not happy, people might stop being unkind.

Proverbs 25:23: The north wind driveth away rain: so [doth] an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. [driveth...: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Proverbs 25:23 advocates for the north wind driving away rain and an angry countenance driving away a backbiting tongue, suggesting a response to offense, whereas Matthew 5:39 advises turning the other cheek instead of retaliating when wronged.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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