Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27
This verse praises someone who spares their words and possesses knowledge, contrasting with Job 16:3 where there is criticism of excessive speech.
Proverbs 17:27: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. [an...: or, a cool]
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19
Highlights that in the multitude of words there is sin, advising restraint in speech, opposing Job 16:3's focus on many words without profit.
Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:3
States a fool's voice is known by a multitude of words, implying wisdom in silence, unlike Job 16:3's discourse on many words.
Ecclesiastes 5:3: For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice [is known] by multitude of words.
Contradiction with James 1:19
Encourages being swift to hear and slow to speak, which is at odds with the notion of continuous speaking in Job 16:3.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:20
Indicates that a person hasty in words has less hope of success, contrasting with the extended speaking seen in Job 16:3.
Proverbs 29:20: Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. [words: or, matters?]