Contradiction with Psalm 150:4
While Job 21:12 depicts merriment as a sign of the wicked, Psalm 150:4 encourages praising God with dance and musical instruments, showing joy can be a form of worship.
Psalm 150:4: Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. [dance: or, pipe]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
Ecclesiastes 3:4 states there is a time to dance, suggesting that joy and celebration have their rightful place, contrary to the negative context in Job 21:12.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:4
This verse speaks of dancing and joy as a renewal and blessing from God, contrasting with the negative implication of merriment in Job 21:12.
Jeremiah 31:4: Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. [tabrets: or, timbrels]
Contradiction with Luke 15:25
The celebration and dancing in the parable of the prodigal son is presented as a positive family reunion, contrary to the context of wickedness in Job 21:12.
Luke 15:25: Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
Contradiction with Psalm 30:11
This verse speaks of God turning mourning into dancing, suggesting that joy and music can signify divine favor rather than wickedness.
Psalm 30:11: Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;