Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 17:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 17:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 17:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, in this verse, Job is telling his friends to come back and try again because he thinks they are not wise or helpful. From a Christian point of view, this shows that sometimes friends may not have the right answers, and it’s okay to question them.

Job 17:10: But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find [one] wise [man] among you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

While Job 17:10 encourages renewed reasoning and wisdom, Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom above all else, suggesting inconsistency in the approach to wisdom.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Job 17:10 suggests gaining wisdom is beneficial, whereas Ecclesiastes 1:18 observes that increased wisdom can lead to increased sorrow, offering a conflicting view of the value of wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with James 1:5

James encourages asking God for wisdom, promising generosity, which contradicts Job's despairing tone where no direct divine intervention or wisdom acquisition is expected.

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.
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