Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30
This verse states that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the Lord, suggesting His knowledge is uncontested, whereas Job 12:16 acknowledges the dual presence of both wisdom and understanding in God, implying room for contest or deliberation.
Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse indicates that God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt any man, contradicting Job 12:16's implication that God embodies both sides of deception and truth.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
This verse asserts that God is not the author of confusion, while Job 12:16's attribution of diversities of understanding to God could imply a sense of inherent contradiction.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse emphasizes that God does not lie or change His mind, which contrasts with Job 12:16 attributing to Him both truth and potential deception, suggesting changeability.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Paradox #1
The conflict could arise from the idea that it attributes both victory and deception, or strength and misdirection, to the same divine source. This may seem contradictory because, generally, people see strength and truth as good, while deception is seen as bad. Having the same source for both might be confusing or feel inconsistent to someone trying to understand the nature of goodness or divine qualities.