Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 21:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 21:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 21:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian interpretation, the author of the Book of Job suggests that people passing by might have wise lessons or signs to teach us. It's like saying we can learn important things by asking and listening to others.

Job 21:29: Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens,

Contradiction with Psalm 1:6

Contradicts by stating that the Lord knows the way of the righteous, implying a positive end for them, contrary to Job 21:29 which suggests the wicked prosper without consequence.

Psalm 1:6: For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

Contradicts by claiming that the righteous are not forsaken and their descendants are blessed, whereas Job 21:29 implies the wicked thrive.

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 3:33

Contradicts by asserting that the curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked, while Job 21:29 suggests the wicked live prosperously.

Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21

Contradicts by stating that evil pursues sinners, whereas Job 21:29 suggests the opposite with the wicked appearing to prosper.

Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:10-11

Contradicts by declaring it shall be well with the righteous and ill with the wicked, contrary to the commentary in Job 21:29 about the wicked’s prosperity.

Isaiah 3:10-11: Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:18

Contradicts by promising a distinction between the righteous and the wicked, while Job 21:29 implies no apparent distinction in their fates.

Malachi 3:18: Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:3

Contradicts by blessing the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven, countering Job 21:29's suggestion of the wicked thriving.

Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:12

Contradicts by stating the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His face against those who do evil, whereas Job 21:29 speaks as if the wicked avoid consequences.

1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil. [against: Gr. upon]
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