Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 15:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 15:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 15:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Job, a person who believes in things that are not real or important should not think they will bring happiness, because only emptiness will be their reward. It's like thinking a bubble can be a toy, but it just pops and leaves nothing.

Job 15:31: Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompence.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:18

Explains that the wicked earns deceitful wages, but a sure reward is given to the righteous, contradicting the futility mentioned in Job 15:31 regarding trusting vanity.

Proverbs 11:18: The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:7

States that the man who trusts in the Lord is blessed, contrasting the warning against trusting in vanity in Job 15:31.

Jeremiah 17:7: Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:4

Encourages delighting in the Lord, who will give the desires of the heart, opposing the emptiness of trusting in vanity as in Job 15:31.

Psalm 37:4: Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:3

Promises perfect peace to those who trust in God, differing from the notion of vanity in reliance as warned in Job 15:31.

Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

Advises seeking first the kingdom of God and righteousness for all needs to be added, contrasting with the vanity mentioned in Job 15:31.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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