Contradiction with Proverbs 10:18
This verse suggests that hiding hatred with lying lips and spreading slander is foolish, presenting a contrast to the silence wished for the deceitful lips in Psalms 31:18.
Proverbs 10:18: He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse, teaching to love enemies and bless those who curse, contradicts the desire for silencing deceitful lips as expressed in Psalms 31:18.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:14
This verse advises blessing and not cursing one's persecutors, which opposes the call for deceitful lips to be silenced in Psalms 31:18.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Contradiction with James 3:10
The verse highlights that both blessing and cursing out of the same mouth is wrong, differing from Psalms 31:18's wish to stop the deceitful.
James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Paradox #1
"Psalms 31:18" speaks about silencing deceitful lips, which aligns with valuing truth. However, the contradiction could arise if one interprets this as endorsing silence or punishment without allowing for personal growth or forgiveness. This can conflict with the broader themes of forgiveness and redemption in the Bible.