Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:17
Describes life as vanity and vexation of spirit, contradicting the positive outlook of dawn and brightness in Job 11:17.
Ecclesiastes 2:17: Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun [is] grievous unto me: for all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:3
Suggests it is better to not have been born than to live and see evil, opposing the brightness and relief depicted in Job 11:17.
Ecclesiastes 4:3: Yea, better [is he] than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:14
Curses the day of birth, contrasting the hopeful renewal expressed in Job 11:17.
Jeremiah 20:14: Cursed [be] the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:8
Acknowledges many days of darkness, opposing the perpetual brightness suggested in Job 11:17.
Ecclesiastes 11:8: But if a man live many years, [and] rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17
Speaks of the soul being far from prosperity and peace, which contradicts the hopeful tone of Job 11:17.
Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]
Contradiction with Job 3:3
Curses the day of birth, unlike Job 11:17 which talks of renewed brightness.
Job 3:3: Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night [in which] it was said, There is a man child conceived.
Contradiction with Psalm 88:6
Speaks of being laid in the lowest pit, in darkness, in deeps, which contradicts the brightness and hope of Job 11:17.
Psalm 88:6: Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps.
Contradiction with Psalm 6:6
Describes frequent weeping and grief, opposing the notion of brightness in Job 11:17.
Psalm 6:6: I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. [all...: or, every night]