Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19
This verse states that truthful lips endure forever, whereas Zechariah 8:16 speaks of executing judgment and truth in your gates, suggesting a focus on justice rather than eternity.
Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:8
This verse describes the deceitful nature of human speech, which contradicts the call to speak truth to one another as emphasized in Zechariah 8:16.
Jeremiah 9:8: Their tongue [is as] an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: [one] speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. [in heart: Heb. in the midst of him] [his wait: or, wait for him]
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:4
This verse points out that no one calls for justice or pleads for truth, in contrast to Zechariah 8:16, which commands the execution of truth and justice.
Isaiah 59:4: None calleth for justice, nor [any] pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.
Contradiction with Micah 7:3
This verse mentions how people conspire to do evil and pervert judgment, opposing Zechariah 8:16's encouragement of true judgment.
Micah 7:3: That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge [asketh] for a reward; and the great [man], he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up. [his...: Heb. the mischief of his soul]
Contradiction with Hosea 10:4
This verse speaks of making empty oaths and judgments as poison, conflicting with the truthful speech and just judgment promoted in Zechariah 8:16.
Hosea 10:4: They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.