Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 41:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 41:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 41:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, when someone comes to visit, they might say things that are not true or nice. In their heart, they think bad thoughts, and then they go and tell those bad things to others.

Psalms 41:6: And if he come to see [me], he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; [when] he goeth abroad, he telleth [it].

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:25

While Psalms 41:6 discusses enemies speaking vainly, Proverbs 12:25 speaks of giving a good word which maketh the heart glad.

Proverbs 12:25: Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:23

Psalms 41:6 implies deceit in speech, whereas Proverbs 15:23 highlights the joy of having a word spoken in due season.

Proverbs 15:23: A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]! [due...: Heb. his season]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Ephesians 4:29 advocates for no corrupt communication, promoting edification, which contrasts with malicious intent described in Psalms 41:6.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Colossians 4:6

Psalms 41:6 shows negative speech motives, but Colossians 4:6 encourages speech always being with grace.

Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24

Contradicts the harmful speech in Psalms 41:6 by stating that pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Contradiction with James 3:10

While Psalms 41:6 reflects insincere intentions, James 3:10 argues for consistency and blessings in speech.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:15

Whereas Psalms 41:6 highlights harmful intents of speech, Ephesians 4:15 emphasizes speaking the truth in love.

Ephesians 4:15: But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ: [speaking...: or, being sincere]
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