Contradiction with Proverbs 13:3
This verse speaks about guarding one’s mouth to preserve life, whereas Proverbs 5:4 mentions the end of bitter words that lead to death, showing a contrast between careful speech and its destructive outcome.
Proverbs 13:3: He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Contradiction with James 3:10
While Proverbs 5:4 highlights the bitter outcome of certain speech, James 3:10 emphasizes the duality of the tongue where blessings and cursings come from the same mouth, suggesting potential for both harm and goodness.
James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:37
Proverbs 5:4 suggests speech results in bitter consequences, yet Matthew 12:37 notes that by our words we can also be justified, showcasing a positive potential contrary to the negative end described in Proverbs.
Matthew 12:37: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24
Unlike Proverbs 5:4, which speaks to the bitter end of certain speech, Proverbs 16:24 highlights how pleasant words are sweet to the soul, underscoring the ability for words to bring positive rather than negative outcomes.
Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.