Contradiction with Psalm 55:22
This verse suggests casting burdens upon the Lord and promises that He will sustain you, implying that righteous individuals will not be overwhelmed by inequity, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 8:14's observation of righteous men suffering as if they were wicked.
Psalm 55:22: Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. [burden: or, gift]
Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This verse claims that the righteous are not forsaken, while Ecclesiastes 8:14 points out that righteous people sometimes experience adversity as if they were wicked.
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 Proverbs 10:6
This verse states that blessings are upon the head of the just, while Ecclesiastes 8:14 observes that just individuals face what the wicked deserve.
Proverbs 10:6: Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:10
This verse promises that it will be well with the righteous, which contradicts Ecclesiastes 8:14's statement that righteous people receive what the wicked deserve.
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 Matthew 5:10
This verse blesses those persecuted for righteousness, conflicting with the notion of undeserved suffering described in Ecclesiastes 8:14.
Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse declares that all things work together for good to those who love God, contradicting Ecclesiastes 8:14's view of injustice experienced by the righteous.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:9
This verse encourages perseverance in doing good with the promise of reaping in due season, opposing the concept in Ecclesiastes 8:14 where righteous deeds result in wicked outcomes.
Galatians 6:9: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Paradox #1
Ecclesiastes 8:14 discusses the seeming unfairness in life, where righteous people suffer and wicked people prosper. This can contradict the belief that a just and benevolent God rewards good and punishes evil, causing confusion about God's justice and the moral order of the world.
Paradox #2
The verse might seem to conflict with the idea that good deeds always lead to rewards and bad deeds to punishment. It observes that sometimes good people suffer while bad people prosper, which might seem inconsistent with teachings suggesting a straightforward link between behavior and divine justice.
Paradox #3
Ecclesiastes 8:14 discusses the unfairness in how the righteous and the wicked receive what the other deserves. This could conflict with the idea often found in religious teachings that good is always rewarded and evil is always punished. It challenges the straightforward view of justice and retribution, suggesting inconsistency in how life treats people regardless of their moral conduct.
Paradox #4
This Bible verse talks about the observation that sometimes good people suffer while bad people have good things happen to them. A scientific conflict here might be the expectation or belief that actions have consistent and fair consequences, based on moral or ethical behavior. In science, as in nature, cause and effect are usually predictable and consistent, unlike the randomness described in this verse regarding moral behavior and resulting life experiences.
Paradox #5
Ecclesiastes 8:14 highlights the confusion and unfairness observed when good people suffer while bad people seem to prosper. The contradiction here is the expectation that virtuous behavior should lead to rewards and wicked behavior to punishment, but real-life experiences often show the opposite, challenging beliefs about justice and fairness.