Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, this verse means Job is saying that talking about his sadness doesn't make him feel better, and even if he stays quiet, it doesn't help him feel any different. He's telling his friends that nothing he does makes his pain go away.

Job 16:6: Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and [though] I forbear, what am I eased? [what...: Heb. what goeth from me?]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:25

Job 16:6 talks about speaking not easing pain, while Proverbs 12:25 suggests a good word can make a heart glad.

Proverbs 12:25: Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:23

Job 16:6 implies speaking does not help his grief, but Proverbs 15:23 states that a word spoken in due season can bring joy.

Proverbs 15:23: A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]! [due...: Heb. his season]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24

Job 16:6 indicates no relief from speech, yet Proverbs 16:24 highlights pleasant words as sweet and health-giving.

Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22

Job 16:6 suggests lack of comfort from speech, but Proverbs 17:22 claims a merry heart works like medicine.

Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]

Contradiction with James 3:5

Job 16:6 implies his words have no impact, whereas James 3:5 demonstrates the powerful effects of the tongue.

James 3:5: Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! [a matter: or, wood]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Job 16:6 notes no solace from words, yet Ephesians 4:29 encourages speech that imparts grace and edification.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
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