Contradiction with Psalm 39:7
Job 17:15 expresses a lack of hope, whereas Psalm 39:7 states that hope is in the Lord.
Psalm 39:7: And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope [is] in thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
Job 17:15 implies hopelessness, but Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength for those who hope in the Lord.
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 Romans 15:13
Job 17:15 questions the prospect of hope, contrasting with Romans 15:13, which speaks of being filled with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Job 17:15 suggests no future hope, while Jeremiah 29:11 asserts that God has plans to give hope and a future.
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 Hebrews 11:1
Job 17:15 doubts the substance of hope, whereas Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as confidence in what we hope for.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:3
Job 17:15 denotes a lack of hope, but 1 Peter 1:3 talks about a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:3: Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, [abundant: Gr. much]
Contradiction with Psalm 71:5
Job 17:15 questions hope, while Psalm 71:5 acknowledges God as the hope and trust from youth.
Psalm 71:5: For thou [art] my hope, O Lord GOD: [thou art] my trust from my youth.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:24
Job 17:15 indicates no expectation of hope, but Lamentations 3:24 declares the Lord as a portion and hope.
Lamentations 3:24: The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Contradiction with Romans 8:24
Job 17:15 essentially denies hope, contrasting with Romans 8:24, which ties salvation to hope.
Romans 8:24: For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
Paradox #1
Job 17:15 expresses a sentiment of hopelessness and despair, which might seem to contradict the general biblical theme of maintaining faith and hope in God during difficult times. This could be seen as inconsistent with messages elsewhere in the Bible that encourage believers to trust that God will ultimately bring about a positive outcome, even amidst suffering.