Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 8:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 8:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 8:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, God wants us to listen because He will teach us good and important things, and everything He says is true and right. God’s words help us know what is the best way to live.

Proverbs 8:6: Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

This verse advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, implying times when speaking might not be righteous, which can contradict the notion of Proverbs 8:6 to speak excellent and right things.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

This verse suggests there is a time to keep silence, which can contradict the idea of always speaking excellent and right things as encouraged in Proverbs 8:6.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with James 3:8

This verse states that no man can tame the tongue which can contradict the assurance of speaking righteousness and truth in Proverbs 8:6.

James 3:8: But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse suggests a soft answer turns away wrath, which can contradict the firm righteousness implied in "excellent things" of Proverbs 8:6.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

This verse promotes using fewer words to show understanding, contradicting the directive to speak excellent things constantly as in Proverbs 8:6.

Proverbs 17:27: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. [an...: or, a cool]
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