Contradiction with Proverbs 17:9
This verse highlights the importance of covering transgressions to seek love, contrasting with the repeated reproaches mentioned in Job 19:3.
Proverbs 17:9: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. [seeketh: or, procureth]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Encourages speaking only what is helpful for building others up, opposing the harsh words and reproaches Job experiences.
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 1 Peter 3:9
Advises against repaying evil with evil or insult with insult, in contrast to Job's friends who continued to criticize him.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
Urges believers not to judge, in contrast to the judgment and reproaches Job receives from his friends.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.