Contradiction with Psalm 37:35
Psalm 37:35 says that the wicked flourish like a green bay tree, which can seem to affirm rather than contradict Job 21:7 where the wicked live and become old, yet Psalm 37:36 shows their eventual downfall, implying a contradiction in the ultimate outcome.
Psalm 37:35: I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. [a green...: or, a green tree that groweth in his own soil]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33
Proverbs 3:33 states that the curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked, suggesting that they do not continue securely, contradicting Job 21:7 where the wicked live, become old, and are mighty in power.
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 Ecclesiastes 8:13
Ecclesiastes 8:13 states that it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, directly contradicting Job 21:7 which questions why the wicked indeed live long lives.
Ecclesiastes 8:13: But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong [his] days, [which are] as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:18-19
Psalm 73:18-19 says that the wicked are set in slippery places and cast down to destruction, contradicting Job 21:7 where the wicked live long and become powerful.
Psalm 73:18-19: Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:20
Isaiah 57:20 compares the wicked to a troubled sea unable to rest, suggesting instability and unrest, which contradicts Job 21:7 where the wicked seem to live long and stable lives.
Isaiah 57:20: But the wicked [are] like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Paradox #1
This verse can be seen as conflicting with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the idea that the wicked will suffer or not prosper. In this verse, Job observes that wicked people seem to live long lives and prosper, challenging the notion that goodness is always rewarded and wickedness is always punished in this life. This can create tension with teachings in other parts of the Bible that suggest a more direct link between someone's actions and their fortunes.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction or inconsistency with Job 21:7 could relate to the broader biblical idea of the prosperity of the wicked. In many parts of the Bible, it's suggested that living righteously leads to blessings, while wickedness leads to punishment. However, this verse questions why wicked people often live long, successful lives. This can seem inconsistent with the broader message that righteousness is rewarded and wickedness is penalized, leading to confusion about how justice is served in the world according to biblical teachings.
Paradox #3
Job 21:7 raises questions about the prosperity of the wicked, contradicting the common biblical theme that righteousness leads to blessings while wickedness results in punishment. This can create confusion about divine justice and why wicked people often seem to thrive while the righteous suffer. This apparent inconsistency challenges the belief that good people are always rewarded and bad people are always punished in their lifetimes.
Paradox #4
Job 21:7 discusses the prosperity and long lives of wicked people. A contradiction could arise because this observation conflicts with the idea that moral behavior and social cooperation generally lead to better health and community support, which can contribute to longer life spans. However, science does not universally link morality with longevity on an individual level, so this is more of a philosophical or ethical discussion than a strict contradiction.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or conflict might be that the verse suggests wicked people live long, prosperous lives without facing consequences, which could challenge the belief that good behavior is rewarded and bad behavior is punished. This can create confusion about justice and fairness in life.