Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 34:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 34:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 34:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, we should not say mean or tricky things. It's important to speak kindly and honestly.

Psalms 34:13: Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

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.
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