Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 20:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 20:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 20:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse talks about someone who holds onto bad things and keeps thinking about them, like holding candy in their mouth. It's like when someone keeps a bad thought or action in their mind instead of letting it go.

Job 20:13: [Though] he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth: [within...: Heb. in the midst of his palate]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:32

Job 20:13 describes wickedness being relished, while Proverbs 10:32 suggests the righteous speak what is acceptable.

Proverbs 10:32: The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness. [frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:30

Job 20:13 speaks of hiding iniquity under the tongue, whereas Psalm 37:30 describes the mouth of the righteous speaking wisdom.

Psalm 37:30: The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20

Job 20:13 describes savoring evil; Isaiah 5:20 warns against calling evil good, highlighting a moral inversion.

Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:17

Job 20:13 implies delight in wickedness; Matthew 7:17 contrasts this by stating good trees produce good fruit, not evil.

Matthew 7:17: Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:7

Job 20:13 implies hiding and savoring iniquity, while Proverbs 8:7 states that the mouth of the righteous speaks truth.

Proverbs 8:7: For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips. [an...: Heb. the abomination of my lips]
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