Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
While Job 18:3 implies harshness towards misunderstanding, Proverbs 15:1 advocates for a gentle answer to turn away wrath.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Job 18:3 suggests judgment towards misunderstanding, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and pray for those who mistreat you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Job 18:3 suggests harshness and contradiction, while Ephesians 4:29 advises speaking only what is helpful for building others up.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with Colossians 4:6
Job 18:3 shows an absence of grace in addressing misunderstanding, contrasted by Colossians 4:6’s encouragement for speech to be gracious.
Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Contradiction with James 1:19
Job 18:3 shows a lack of patience, whereas James 1:19 advises being quick to listen and slow to speak.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Romans 12:14
Job 18:3 presents condemnation, while Romans 12:14 calls for blessing those who persecute you.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.