Contradiction with Job 5:17
While Job 21:34 questions the comfort offered by friends, Job 5:17 suggests that God’s correction should be embraced as a form of divine comfort.
Job 5:17: Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:11-12
Jobs' friends' comfort is called into question, whereas these verses advise not to despise the Lord’s discipline, suggesting it’s a kindness.
Proverbs 3:11-12: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:5-6
Job 21:34 questions wisdom in suffering, while these verses argue that divine discipline is an indication of love and should be accepted as comfort.
Hebrews 12:5-6: And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
Contradiction with James 1:2-4
Job questions the purpose of advice given in suffering, but James encourages viewing trials as a joy due to their character-building value.
James 1:2-4: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:1-2
Job is skeptical about comfort from his friends, whereas Isaiah speaks of God's comforting words assuring pardon and hope.
Isaiah 40:1-2: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.