Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 20:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 20:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 20:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this means that doing bad things might seem nice and fun at first, like a sweet candy. But if someone keeps it hidden, it can lead to problems later on.

Job 20:12: Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, [though] he hide it under his tongue;

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:23

This verse states that a fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, whereas Job 20:12 implies concealment of evil leads to bitterness, suggesting different outcomes of wickedness.

Proverbs 10:23: [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:11

This verse declares that it will be ill with the wicked, while Job 20:12 suggests the initial sweetness of evil deeds before they turn bitter.

Isaiah 3:11: Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him]: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. [given...: Heb. done to him]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Job 20:12 might arise from the idea that something that appears to be pleasurable or good can actually lead to negative consequences or moral corruption. This reflects a potential inconsistency in human desires and the gap between immediate satisfaction and eventual moral or ethical outcomes.

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