Contradiction with Psalm 10:4
This verse states that the wicked do not seek God and reject Him, contradicting Job 22:17, where it is implied they dismiss Him even during prosperity.
Psalm 10:4: The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek [after God]: God [is] not in all his thoughts. [God is...: or, all his thoughts are, There is no God]
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7
Describes the fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge, suggesting the wicked do not ask God to depart but lack understanding.
Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]
Contradiction with Psalm 14:1
Calls out fools who say in their heart there's no God, aligning more consistently with wicked rejecting God, opposing Job 22:17's depiction.
Psalm 14:1: [To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good.
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21
States there is no peace for the wicked, contradicting the notion in Job 22:17 that they might find contentment in dismissing God.
Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:21
Refers to shepherds lacking sense and not seeking the Lord, highlighting consequences contrary to the prosperity implicit in Job 22:17.
Jeremiah 10:21: For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Indicates God does not take pleasure in the wicked's death but desires their repentance, contradicting the idea that they prosper when dismissing Him.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Malachi 3:15
Questions why the wicked prosper if they are not asking God to depart, contradicting the suggestion of Job 22:17 that they find success without Him.
Malachi 3:15: And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, [they that] tempt God are even delivered. [are set up: Heb. are built]