Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 19:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 19:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 19:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is asking his friends why they are being mean to him like God is punishing him, and he wonders why they are not happy with how much he is already suffering. Job feels very sad and confused because his friends are not being kind to him when he is hurting.

Job 19:22: Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh?

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls, while Job 19:22 questions why one would pursue someone already afflicted.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Urges to love your enemies, whereas Job 19:22 depicts the opposite sentiment by questioning why someone would persecute a troubled man.

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;
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