Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 59:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 59:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 59:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the people who speak hurtful words are like using their mouths as weapons and they think no one can hear what they are saying. These people don't realize that God is always listening.

Psalms 59:7: Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords [are] in their lips: for who, [say they], doth hear?

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse advises that a gentle answer turns away wrath, contradicting the depiction of malicious speech in Psalms 59:7.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 3:6

While Psalms 59:7 describes harmful speech, this verse emphasizes the destructive power of the tongue, implying a broader and more pervasive danger.

James 3:6: And the tongue [is] a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. [course: Gr. wheel]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:21

This verse highlights the power of the tongue to bring both life and death, contrasting with the exclusively negative portrayal of speech in Psalms 59:7.

Proverbs 18:21: Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Contradiction with Colossians 4:6

Advises speech to be gracious and seasoned with salt, which contradicts the cursing and evil speaking mentioned in Psalms 59:7.

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 Ephesians 4:29

Encourages wholesome and edifying speech, opposing the corrupt and harmful words described in Psalms 59:7.

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]

Paradox #1

This verse talks about people using harmful words against others, yet they think no one is listening or holding them accountable. The moral inconsistency here could be the contrast between knowing that words can hurt others and the belief that there are no consequences for such behavior. This highlights a conflict between the awareness of wrongdoing and the assumption of impunity.

← Psalms 59:6
Share
Psalms 59:8 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.