Contradiction with Psalm 1:3
This verse depicts a righteous person as a tree planted by water, continually fruitful and evergreen, contrasting the idea of withering described in Job 18:16.
Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:24
This verse suggests that God can make the dry tree flourish, contradicting the notion of inevitable destruction depicted in Job 18:16.
Ezekiel 17:24: And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done [it].
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:8
This verse describes a blessed and righteous individual as a tree that does not fear heat and remains green, opposing the withering and destruction mentioned in Job 18:16.
Jeremiah 17:8: For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. [drought: or, restraint]
Contradiction with Hosea 14:5-6
These verses describe how the righteous shall grow and blossom like a lily and take root like trees of Lebanon, contrasting the description of withering roots in Job 18:16.
Hosea 14:5-6: I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. [grow: or, blossom] [cast...: Heb. strike]
Contradiction with Psalm 92:12
This verse states that the righteous shall flourish like the palm tree, contradicting the image of decay and lacking vitality associated with Job 18:16.
Psalm 92:12: The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.