Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 20:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 20:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 20:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this means that bad people will lose all their things and no one will want what they had. It shows that when someone behaves badly, they might end up with nothing left.

Job 20:21: There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods. [none...: or, be none left for his meat]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

Job 20:21 suggests wickedness results in empty stomachs, yet Psalm 37:25 states that the righteous are never forsaken nor their children begging bread.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:3

Job 20:21 implies punishment through want, whereas Proverbs 10:3 claims the Lord does not let the righteous go hungry.

Proverbs 10:3: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

While Job 20:21 implies unfulfilled appetites for the wicked, Philippians 4:19 assures that God will meet all needs according to His riches.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33

Job 20:21 indicates deprivation for sin, but Matthew 6:31-33 promises that seeking God's kingdom ensures all needs are met.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Psalm 34:10

Job 20:21 speaks of unsatisfied desires, yet Psalm 34:10 indicates that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Psalm 34:10: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:13

Job 20:21 points to empty satisfaction, whereas Isaiah 65:13 contrasts the fate of the wicked and servants of God, promising sustenance for the latter.

Isaiah 65:13: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:
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