Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 20:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 20:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 20:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, when someone who is not kind has everything they need, they will still feel worried and troubled, and bad things may happen to them. It shows that doing wrong can lead to problems, no matter how much someone has.

Job 20:22: In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him. [wicked: or, troublesome]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:25

This verse states that the righteous have enough, contradicting Job 20:22 which describes distress in plenty.

Proverbs 13:25: The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

This verse claims the Lord provides all needs, opposing Job 20:22's theme of unfulfilled abundance.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Promises God will supply all needs, countering the lack despite abundance in Job 20:22.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

Assures provision for seekers of God, contrasting with the troubles in abundance mentioned in Job 20:22.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:10

Says those who seek the Lord lack no good thing, differing from the distress despite abundance in Job 20:22.

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