Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 69:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 69:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 69:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, some people who are important and also those who are drunk make fun of me and say mean things. It feels like everyone is singing songs to tease me.

Psalms 69:12: They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I [was] the song of the drunkards. [drunkards: Heb. drinkers of strong drink]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11

While Psalms 69:12 describes someone who is the subject of gossip and criticism, Proverbs 29:11 values restraint and wisdom in speech, discouraging mockery and impulsive words.

Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Psalms 69:12 highlights being talked about negatively, contrasting James 1:19's encouragement to be "swift to hear, slow to speak," which would ideally reduce harmful speech.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Whereas Psalms 69:12 reflects being on the receiving end of negative talk, Proverbs 15:1 promotes using soft answers to turn away wrath and prevent strife.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Psalms 69:12 involves being the subject of disparagement, while Ephesians 4:29 advises against corrupt communication and instead endorses speech that is edifying.

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

In contrast to being ill-spoken about as seen in Psalms 69:12, Colossians 4:6 emphasizes gracious and thoughtful speech, opposing harmful conversations.

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 26:20

Psalms 69:12 depicts ongoing mockery, while Proverbs 26:20 suggests that removing gossip stops strife, implying that the situation can be controlled by avoiding such talk.

Proverbs 26:20: Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. [Where no...: Heb. Without wood] [talebearer: or, whisperer] [ceaseth: Heb. is silent]
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