Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you say something mean or wrong, it can get you into trouble, just like getting caught in a trap. It's important to be careful with your words so they don't cause problems for you.

Proverbs 6:2: Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

Contradiction with James 3:2

Proverbs 6:2 mentions being "snared with the words of thy mouth," while James 3:2 suggests that a person who doesn’t offend in word is perfect, implying control over one’s words can lead to perfection, not entrapment.

James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:37

Proverbs 6:2 suggests being ensnared by words, whereas Matthew 12:37 indicates that by words you are justified, which can be a form of liberation, not entrapment.

Matthew 12:37: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Proverbs 6:2 warns of being ensnared by words, while Ecclesiastes 5:2 advises not to be rash with words to avoid sinning, implying thoughtful speaking avoids problems.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:21

Proverbs 6:2 talks about being trapped by words, whereas Proverbs 18:21 states the power of words can bring life or death, highlighting the positive potential of words.

Proverbs 18:21: Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11

Proverbs 6:2 deals with negative consequences of words, while Isaiah 55:11 speaks of the purposeful and successful outcomes of God's word, not entrapment.

Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.

Contradiction with Colossians 4:6

Proverbs 6:2 points out being trapped by words, whereas Colossians 4:6 encourages gracious and seasoned speech, which leads to edification rather than entrapment.

Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
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