Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 17:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 17:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 17:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job feels very sad because he thinks his life is almost over and his plans and dreams are gone. He feels like everything he hoped for has disappeared.

Job 17:11: My days are past, my purposes are broken off, [even] the thoughts of my heart. [the thoughts: Heb. the possessions]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse offers a message of hope and prosperity for the future, while Job 17:11 expresses despair over a lack of future plans and hope.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:18

This verse promises a hopeful future, whereas Job 17:11 laments the ending of plans and hopes.

Proverbs 23:18: For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. [end: or, reward]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:37

This verse highlights a peaceful future for the upright, contradicting Job 17:11's theme of lost hopes and plans.

Psalm 37:37: Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

All things work together for good for those who love God, conflicting with Job's view that plans are broken.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Offers a promise of renewed strength and hope, in contrast to Job 17:11's theme of despair and lost plans.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Philippians 1:6

Assurance of completion of good work by God contradicts Job 17:11's view of plans being destroyed.

Philippians 1:6: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: [perform: or, finish]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Encourages trust in God's guidance leading to fulfilled paths, opposing Job 17:11's idea of shattered plans.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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