Contradiction with Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15:13: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Contradiction with Psalms 34:1
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalms 34:1: [[A Psalm] of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise [shall] continually [be] in my mouth. [Abimelech: or, Achish]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice evermore.
1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:10
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 6:10: As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and [yet] possessing all things.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could be the idea of staying silent about one's wrongdoing versus the value of confession and honesty. This could lead to inner turmoil or distress, as staying silent conflicts with the belief in the importance of acknowledging and confessing one's mistakes.