Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Job, he is asking others to listen carefully to what he is saying. He wants them to pay close attention and understand his words.

Job 13:17: Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:23

This verse contradicts with Job 13:17 by advising to keep one's mouth and tongue as a path to preserving their soul, whereas Job calls for hearing his declaration openly.

Proverbs 21:23: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being slow to speak, which contradicts Job asking for attentive hearing to his words.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

This verse suggests refraining from speaking to avoid sin, unlike Job who is eager to have his words heard.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

This verse advises not to be hasty with words before God, contrasting Job’s plea to be heard.

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 Proverbs 17:28

This verse claims even a fool is wise if silent, conflicting with Job's desire for his spoken plea to be considered.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
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