Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24
While Psalms 73:8 describes speaking with arrogance and oppression, Proverbs 16:24 highlights the value of pleasant words as sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Contradicting speaking with malice in Psalms 73:8, this verse instructs not to let any corrupt communication proceed but to use words that edify and impart grace.
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 the boasting and belligerence in Psalms 73:8, this verse encourages speech to be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.
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 3:9-10
These verses advise against using the tongue for both blessing God and cursing people, contrasting the malign speech in Psalms 73:8.
James 3:9-10: Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
While Psalms 73:8 involves harsh and oppressive talk, this verse teaches that a gentle answer turns away wrath.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:36-37
These verses warn about every careless word spoken, contrasting with the unabashed speech described in Psalms 73:8.
Matthew 12:36-37: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:11
This verse contrasts with Psalms 73:8 by asserting that the mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, unlike the negative speech depicted in Psalms.
Proverbs 10:11: The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Paradox #1
Psalms 73:8 discusses people speaking arrogantly and oppressively. A contradiction might arise if these actions are seen as coming from those who claim to be righteous or who follow religious teachings advocating humility and kindness. This inconsistency lies in acting against the very principles one is supposed to uphold according to moral or religious standards.