Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 20:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 20:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 20:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, even if a person's success is as high as the sky, it won't last forever. This means nobody stays on top forever, and we should be humble.

Job 20:6: Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds; [clouds: Heb. cloud]

Contradiction with James 4:10

Job 20:6 speaks about the height of the wicked, while James 4:10 encourages humility and states that God will exalt the humble, contrasting exaltation of pride versus humility.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

While Job 20:6 acknowledges the height of the wicked, Proverbs 16:18 warns that pride leads to destruction, highlighting a downfall not mentioned in Job 20:6.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Job 20:6 refers to the loftiness of the wicked, whereas Matthew 23:12 teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting the notion of sustained elevation.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Job 20:6 discusses loftiness, while 1 Peter 5:5 advises humility and emphasizes that God opposes the proud, suggesting a divine challenge to the wicked's elevation.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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