Contradiction with Proverbs 3:18
While Job 21:33 speaks of death as a state where one's flesh is sweet to the earth, Proverbs 3:18 describes wisdom as a tree of life, contrasting the ideas of wisdom and understanding with final rest in death.
Proverbs 3:18: She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
Job 21:33 depicts a peaceful resting in death, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:5 highlights the lack of knowledge and consciousness in the dead, contradicting the notion of a serene existence.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1-2
Job 21:33 focuses on the quiet repose in death, but Isaiah 57:1-2 speaks of the righteousness of dying prematurely, suggesting a positive, active outcome from death.
Isaiah 57:1-2: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:26
Job 21:33 implies acceptance of death as a natural state, while 1 Corinthians 15:26 describes death as an enemy, contradicting the peaceful acceptance implied in Job.
1 Corinthians 15:26: The last enemy [that] shall be destroyed [is] death.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:23
Job 21:33 refers to a person comfortably lying in the grave, yet Philippians 1:23 reveals an eagerness to be with Christ after death, contrasting with the earthly focus of Job.
Philippians 1:23: For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: