Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19
Proverbs 12:19 states that "the lip of truth shall be established for ever," whereas Psalm 62:4 suggests deception with "they delight in lies."
Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
Ephesians 4:25 encourages speaking truth, "putting away lying," directly contradicting the behavior of delighting in lies in Psalm 62:4.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with John 14:6
Jesus states "I am the way, the truth," contrasting with the delight in lies mentioned in Psalm 62:4.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16
Zechariah 8:16 calls for "speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour," opposing the notion of delighting in lies as seen in Psalm 62:4.
Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
"Lie not one to another," as instructed in Colossians 3:9, contradicts the behavior of delighting in lies described in Psalm 62:4.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Paradox #1
Psalms 62:4 speaks to the duplicity or insincerity of people who speak well of someone while secretly wishing them harm. A potential contradiction could arise if a person who values honesty and integrity finds themselves behaving in a two-faced manner, speaking kindly in public while harboring negative feelings or intentions. This inconsistency highlights a conflict between one's actions and their moral beliefs about honesty and transparency.