Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16
Contradicts Job 15:4 by encouraging believers to approach God boldly, rather than discouraging them from prayer like Job 15:4 implies.
Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Contradiction with James 1:5
Opposes Job 15:4 by urging believers to ask God for wisdom freely, whereas Job 15:4 suggests hindering prayer.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Counters Job 15:4 by actively inviting people to ask, seek, and knock in prayer.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with Philippians 4:6
Conflicts with Job 15:4 as it encourages presenting requests to God, rather than restraining prayer.
Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14
Opposes Job 15:4 by affirming confidence in God hearing prayers made according to His will.
1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]
Paradox #1
Job 15:4 could present a moral conflict around the concept of fear or reverence for God. It suggests that a lack of reverence undermines piety and devotion. The contradiction arises if this implies that fear is the primary motivator for being righteous, which conflicts with the idea of love and free will being the foundation of faith. This creates a tension between fear-based obedience and love-based relationship with God.