Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 73:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 73:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 73:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, this verse means that some people speak badly about God and act like they know everything. They say things that are not nice and their words spread everywhere.

Psalms 73:9: They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.

Contradiction with James 1:26

James 1:26 emphasizes the importance of controlling one's tongue, contrasting with Psalms 73:9 where it discusses those who speak against heaven.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:8

Colossians 3:8 advises believers to put away blasphemy and foul language, which contradicts the boastful and blasphemous speech mentioned in Psalms 73:9.

Colossians 3:8: But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Ephesians 4:29 promotes the use of words for edification and grace, contrary to the disrespectful speech in Psalms 73:9.

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 Matthew 12:36

Matthew 12:36 warns that people will be held accountable for careless words, which challenges the disregard shown in Psalms 73:9.

Matthew 12:36: 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 15:1

Proverbs 15:1 advises a soft and gentle response to turn away wrath, contradicting the bold and arrogant speech in Psalms 73:9.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11

Matthew 5:11 blesses those who are insulted for righteousness, contrasting with the negative light cast on arrogant speech in Psalms 73:9.

Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:21

Proverbs 18:21 highlights the power of life and death in the tongue, countering the reckless talk mentioned in Psalms 73:9.

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 1 Peter 3:10

1 Peter 3:10 encourages refraining from evil speech, contrary to the behavior depicted in Psalms 73:9.

1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

Galatians 6:7 warns that God is not mocked and people will reap what they sow, contradicting the apparent impunity in Psalms 73:9.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
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