Psalms 39:2 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book of Psalms, King David, this verse means he tried to stay quiet and not speak, even about good things, but his sadness still grew inside him. It shows how sometimes, keeping our feelings inside can make us feel even more upset.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

This verse states that in the multitude of words there is sin, but he that refrains his lips is wise. This seems to support the idea of remaining silent, rather than contradicting Psalms 39:2.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

This verse emphasizes that there is a time to keep silence and a time to speak, suggesting that remaining silent in Psalms 39:2 may not always be appropriate.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Isaiah 62:1

This verse advocates for not holding peace for the sake of Zion, contrasting with the idea of remaining silent as mentioned in Psalms 39:2.

Isaiah 62:1: For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp [that] burneth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:9

This verse encourages speaking up and judging righteously, which contrasts the restraint of speech in Psalms 39:2.

Proverbs 31:9: Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:9

This verse discusses not being able to keep silent about the word of the Lord, contrasting with the silence in Psalms 39:2.

Jeremiah 20:9: Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not [stay].

Contradiction with Acts 18:9

This verse encourages Paul not to be afraid and to keep on speaking, showing a contrast to the silence in Psalms 39:2.

Acts 18:9: Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Contradiction with Amos 3:8

This verse declares that when God has spoken, one must prophesy, contrasting with the idea of holding back speech in Psalms 39:2.

Amos 3:8: The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?