Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Job 20:15 suggests wealth will be vomited up and taken away, while Matthew advises to lay up treasures in heaven, which are secure and not subject to being taken.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:6
Job 20:15 implies consuming ill-gotten wealth leads to its loss, but Proverbs claims the house of the righteous holds great treasure, suggesting lasting wealth aligns with righteousness.
Proverbs 15:6: In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Contradiction with Psalm 112:3
This verse states wealth and riches are in the house of the righteous, contrasting with Job 20:15, which indicates possessions will be forcibly removed.
Psalm 112:3: Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9-10
These verses promise abundance when honoring God with wealth, in contrast to Job 20:15, which claims riches will ultimately be regurgitated and seized.
Proverbs 3:9-10: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could relate to differing views on divine justice and the prosperity of the wicked. Some interpretations might focus on whether bad people truly face consequences for their actions, especially since other parts of the Bible appear to show wicked people prospering without immediate punishment. This tension can create debate about how and when divine justice is served.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse might be the idea that wealth gained through wrongdoing will be lost or punished. This can conflict with real-world observations where some people may gain wealth unethically but still succeed without apparent consequences, challenging the belief that justice is always served in the present life.