Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 20:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 20:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 20:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God teaches that people who do wrong and take things unfairly will have to give them back, and they won't be happy with those things in the end. It's like when you take a toy that is not yours, you have to give it back, and it doesn't make you feel good.

Job 20:18: That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow [it] down: according to [his] substance [shall] the restitution [be], and he shall not rejoice [therein]. [his...: Heb. the substance of his exchange]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

Job 20:18 suggests not enjoying wealth from labor, but Proverbs 13:11 states wealth gained by labor shall increase.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:6

Job 20:18 implies wealth will be given back, while Proverbs 15:6 suggests the house of the righteous is filled with treasure.

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

Job 20:18 indicates loss of wealth, whereas Psalm 112:3 declares wealth and riches are in the house of the righteous.

Psalm 112:3: Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22

Job 20:18 suggests loss without enjoyment, while Proverbs 10:22 says the blessing of the Lord brings wealth without sorrow.

Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19

Job 20:18 implies not eating of it, contrary to Ecclesiastes 5:19, which says it’s a gift to enjoy wealth.

Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
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