Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
Job 12:23 mentions God increasing and destroying nations, suggesting divine control over prosperity and downfall, while Proverbs 10:22 states that the blessing of the Lord, which makes one rich, adds no sorrow, implying a stable positive outcome.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15
Job 12:23 speaks of God raising and destroying nations at His will, but Deuteronomy 28:15 introduces conditional blessings and curses based on obedience, suggesting actions impact outcomes rather than arbitrary divine will.
Deuteronomy 28:15: But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7
Job 12:23 emphasizes God's role in the rise and fall of nations, whereas 1 Samuel 2:7 discusses God making individuals poor or rich, focusing on personal circumstances rather than national.
1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30
Job 12:23 attributes the fate of nations to God's actions, yet Ezekiel 18:30 promotes personal responsibility, urging individuals to repent to avoid punishment, indicating fate isn't solely in God's hands.
Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Galatians 6:7
Job 12:23 suggests God's arbitrary power over nations, whereas Galatians 6:7 emphasizes cause and effect, stating a person reaps what they sow, implying actions determine outcomes rather than divine decree.
Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.