Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:5-6
These verses show God extending Hezekiah's life, which contradicts the idea that the righteous are taken away early (Isaiah 57:1 suggests the righteous die to be spared from evil).
2 Kings 20:5-6: Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:16
This verse promises long life to those who trust in God, contradicting the implication in Isaiah 57:1 that the righteous die early to avoid evil.
Psalm 91:16: With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. [long...: Heb. length of days]
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:27
This verse states that the fear of the Lord prolongs days, which contrasts Isaiah 57:1 where the righteous are taken away early.
Proverbs 10:27: The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. [prolongeth: Heb. addeth]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:15
This verse observes that a righteous man perishes in his righteousness, similar to Isaiah 57:1, but classical wisdom suggests long life for the righteous.
Ecclesiastes 7:15: All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
This verse questions why the wicked live long and grow mighty, opposing Isaiah 57:1's implication of early departure for the righteous.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-4
These verses note the prosperity and health of the wicked, contrasting with the notion in Isaiah 57:1 that the righteous are removed from evil by death.
Psalm 73:3-4: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 57:1 is sometimes seen as contradictory because it suggests that righteous people are taken away to be spared from evil, yet in other parts of the Bible, a long and prosperous life is often portrayed as a blessing for the righteous. This can lead to confusion about why good people might die young rather than being rewarded with a long life on Earth.