Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 11:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 11:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 11:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Job, this verse shows that Job thinks he has been good and done nothing wrong in God's eyes. He believes his teachings and actions are right and clean.

Job 11:4: For thou hast said, My doctrine [is] pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

This verse advises not to be wise in your own eyes, which contrasts with Job's claim in asserting his doctrine as pure.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Contradiction with James 1:26

This verse indicates that someone who considers themselves religious but doesn't control their words deceives themselves, contrasting with the purity Job attributes to his own doctrine.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:21

It warns against being wise in one's own eyes, which contradicts Job's statement regarding his wisdom.

Isaiah 5:21: Woe unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! [in their own sight: Heb. before their face]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18

Advises believers to become 'fools' to be wise, challenging Job's self-perceived righteousness and wisdom.

1 Corinthians 3:18: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Contradiction with Romans 12:16

Encourages harmony with others and not to be wise in one's estimation, which is contrary to Job's self-assessment in the verse.

Romans 12:16: [Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. [condescend...: or, be contented with mean things]
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