Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
This verse suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, implying that doing good should lead to peace, not suffering.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This verse states that the righteous are not forsaken, implying that those who do good should not suffer.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Job 36:11
This verse indicates that if they obey and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity and their years in pleasures, which contrasts with suffering for doing good.
Job 36:11: If they obey and serve [him], they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:7-8
These verses suggest that those who trust in the Lord are blessed, not facing harm, contrasting with suffering for well-doing.
Jeremiah 17:7-8: Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21
This verse claims no harm befalls the righteous, suggesting that those doing good should not suffer.
Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:10
This verse promises that it shall be well with the righteous, implying they should not suffer for doing good.
Isaiah 3:10: Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
This verse states no evil shall befall thee, nor plague come near, for those who are protected by the Lord, suggesting they should be free from suffering.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Paradox #1
This verse suggests it's better to suffer for doing good than for doing bad. A moral conflict might arise when considering whether it's ever truly right to suffer for doing good, or how to handle situations where doing good seems to lead to negative outcomes, which could seem contradictory to the idea of justice or fairness.