Contradiction with James 3:8
While Psalms 34:13 advises to keep the tongue from evil, James 3:8 suggests that the tongue is untamable and full of deadly poison.
James 3:8: But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:36
Psalms 34:13 encourages refraining from speaking evil, but Matthew 12:36 warns that every idle word will be accounted for, implying the inevitability of speaking wrongly.
Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19
Psalms 34:13 advises against evil speech, whereas Proverbs 10:19 suggests that where there are many words, sin is unavoidable, highlighting the difficulty in controlling speech.
Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2
While Psalms 34:13 advises to keep the tongue from speaking evil, Ecclesiastes 5:2 warns that a multitude of words can lead to sin, implying human tendency to err in speech.
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 James 3:2
Psalms 34:13 promotes speaking no evil, but James 3:2 acknowledges that everyone often makes mistakes in what they say, highlighting the challenge in controlling speech fully.
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.