Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6
This verse states that wisdom comes from the Lord, suggesting that counselors' wisdom is indeed divine while Job 12:17 depicts counselors as led away spoiled and judges made fools.
Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse encourages believers to ask God for wisdom, implying that God grants wisdom, whereas Job 12:17 suggests a lack of wisdom among counselors and judges.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Daniel 2:21
Here, it is said that God gives wisdom to the wise, which contrasts with Job 12:17 where counselors and judges are deprived of wisdom.
Daniel 2:21: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14
This verse speaks of wisdom and understanding being destroyed, aligning more closely, yet offers a different perspective where God actively performs this, not just leaving them fooled.
Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
The verse emphasizes the wisdom of God over human wisdom, implying that human leaders are inherently lacking divine insight contrary to the account in Job 12:17.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:10
This verse indicates that divine wisdom is characteristic of kings, contrasting with the depiction of leaders being spoiled and made fools in Job 12:17.
Proverbs 16:10: A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. [A divine...: Heb. Divination]
Paradox #1
This verse might raise questions about the fairness or wisdom in the portrayal of leaders or counselors as foolish, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of respecting authority and wisdom found elsewhere in the Bible. It can lead to a conflict in understanding whether leadership and wisdom are inherently valuable or subject to divine undermining.