Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 12:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 12:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 12:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, the verse is saying that just as our ears listen to understand words and our mouths taste to enjoy food, we should use our senses to understand and make good decisions. It's like using our brain to figure out what's right and true.

Job 12:11: Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? [mouth: Heb. palate]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:15

This verse suggests that the simple believe every word, implying discernment is necessary, whereas Job 12:11 highlights testing words as a natural function.

Proverbs 14:15: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

Suggests it is folly to answer before hearing the matter, implying a need for patience and consideration, not just immediate testing.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Emphasizes not being rash with words, which conflicts with the notion of constantly testing or examining speech.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises swift hearing and slow speaking, which can imply an opposite approach to immediate testing or judgment of words suggested in Job 12:11.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, contrasting the concept of engaging with every word to test it.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
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