Contradiction with Psalms 19:14
While Psalms 52:2 speaks about the deceit of the tongue, Psalms 19:14 expresses the desire for one's words and thoughts to be acceptable and truthful in the sight of the Lord.
Psalms 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. [strength: Heb. rock]
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:4
Contradicts by describing a wholesome tongue as a tree of life, compared to the deceitful tongue in Psalms 52:2.
Proverbs 15:4: A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit. [A wholesome...: Heb. The healing of the tongue]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Encourages speech that edifies and ministers grace, opposing the negative use of words described in Psalms 52:2.
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
Advises gracious speech seasoned with salt, contrasting the deceit and harm of the tongue highlighted in Psalms 52:2.
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 James 3:10
Illustrates the contradiction of blessings and curses coming from the same mouth, aligning with the destructive tongue mentioned in Psalms 52:2 but advocating against it.
James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Paradox #1
Psalms 52:2 talks about the destructive power of deceitful speech. The contradiction or inconsistency could be that while this verse condemns deceit, other biblical stories involve characters who use deception for a perceived greater good or protection, such as Rahab lying to protect spies. This might create confusion about when, if ever, deceit is morally acceptable.