Contradiction with James 1:26
While Psalms 144:8 speaks of deceitful words, James emphasizes controlling one's tongue, highlighting the importance of bridling one's words rather than being deceitful.
James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
Psalms 144:8 conveys the presence of deceit, whereas Proverbs states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, pointing out the divine disdain for deceit.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with John 8:44
Psalms 144:8 describes lying and deceit, but John contrasts this with the nature of truth and highlights deceit as characteristic of the devil, not something to be embodied by believers.
John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
Psalms 144:8 mentions lying lips, while Colossians instructs believers not to lie, thus opposing the behavior described in the Psalm.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
In contrast to Psalms 144:8 which speaks of deceit, Ephesians urges believers to put away falsehood and speak truthfully to one another.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the idea that the verse describes human unreliability or deceitfulness, which could seem at odds with scriptures that highlight the inherent goodness or dignity of humans as God's creation. However, the verse can also be understood as acknowledging human flaws without contradicting those positive views.
Paradox #2
The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict in this verse could arise from the depiction of people who speak deceitfully. While the verse warns or complains against deceitful speech, elsewhere people may find examples of deception being used for good purposes in biblical narratives, such as when Rahab lies to protect the Israelite spies, creating a tension between deceit as a moral wrong and as a potential means to a good end.