Contradiction with Psalm 34:19
This verse states that many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all, which contrasts with the endless suffering mentioned in Job 15:20.
Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33
This verse notes that God blesses the habitation of the just, opposing the idea that wicked men alone experience continual suffering.
Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This verse recounts that the righteous are not forsaken, which contrasts with the suffering of the wicked suggested in Job 15:20.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:11
This verse promises God’s protection for the righteous, which contradicts the notion of ongoing torment as seen in Job 15:20.
Psalm 91:11: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Contradiction with Psalm 1:6
This verse says God knows the way of the righteous, while Job 15:20 implies an indistinguishable suffering on all, regardless of righteousness.
Psalm 1:6: For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Paradox #1
Job 15:20 can present a contradiction because it suggests that wicked people suffer constant pain and trouble. However, in real life, we observe that not all people who do bad things experience continuous suffering, while some good people may face hardships. This inconsistency between the verse and real-life observations may cause moral conflict.