Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7
While Job 17:4 suggests that understanding is withheld by God, Proverbs 1:7 states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, implying understanding is accessible through reverence.
Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]
Contradiction with James 1:5
James 1:5 indicates that God gives wisdom generously to all who ask, which contrasts with the notion in Job 17:4 that God may not give understanding.
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.
Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6
This verse states that the Lord gives wisdom and understanding, contradicting the implication in Job 17:4 that understanding is sometimes withheld.
Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
While Job 17:4 implies God may prevent understanding, Matthew 7:7 encourages seekers that they will find, indicating accessibility to divine wisdom.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:12
Job 17:4 suggests closed minds, but 1 Corinthians 2:12 asserts believers receive the Spirit to understand God's gifts, suggesting opened minds.
1 Corinthians 2:12: Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.