Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21
This verse suggests that no harm befalls the righteous, which contradicts the notion that righteous suffering is depicted in Job 21:20.
Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:19
This verse states that the righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all, contrasting with Job 21:20 which implies witnessing suffering.
Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse implies God's plans are to prosper and not harm, which is at odds with the notion of suffering in Job 21:20.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
This verse insists no evil will befall the faithful, conflicting with the experience depicted in Job 21:20.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:24
This verse suggests the fear of the wicked will come upon them, whereas Job 21:20 implies that one sees their own destruction.
Proverbs 10:24: The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Paradox #1
Job 21:20 suggests that a person will see their own destruction, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of divine justice, where punishment or consequences for wrongdoing are fully realized after one's death. This raises questions about whether people actually witness their own downfall as a form of immediate justice versus a more delayed, divine reckoning.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict in this context is the idea of personal retribution or punishment for one's actions. In Job 21:20, there is an implication that a person can see and experience their own punishment for wrongdoing. This could conflict with the belief that judgment and retribution are solely God's domain and may not always occur within a person's lifetime on earth, as suggested in other parts of the Bible that emphasize divine justice being fulfilled in the afterlife or in a way that may not be directly observable.
Paradox #3
Job 21:20 discusses the wicked seeing their own destruction. A possible contradiction is with verses suggesting the wicked prosper and do not face punishment in their lifetime, such as in Psalm 73:3-12, where it says the wicked live at ease and increase in wealth. This inconsistency highlights different perspectives on whether the wicked face consequences for their actions during their life.