Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is asking who can argue against him because if he stays quiet, he feels he might die. He wants someone to understand his troubles and speak up for him.

Job 13:19: Who [is] he [that] will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:3

Job 13:19 suggests self-assurance in his defense, while Proverbs 13:3 promotes restraint in speech.

Proverbs 13:3: He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Job 13:19 shows eagerness to speak, whereas James 1:19 advises being quick to listen and slow to speak.

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

Job 13:19 underscores readiness to argue his case, while Proverbs 10:19 cautions that speaking too much can lead to sin.

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

Job 13:19 reflects confidence in speaking, but Ecclesiastes 5:2 recommends caution and sparing words before God.

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]
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