Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 22:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 22:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 22:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, people who do the right thing and live good lives feel happy when they see bad people getting what they deserve. They might even find it funny because it shows that being good is the right choice.

Job 22:19: The righteous see [it], and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Job 22:19 as it calls for love and prayer for enemies rather than rejoicing at their downfall.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, opposing the sentiment in Job 22:19.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Tells believers to bless those who persecute them, contrasting with rejoicing over the wicked's ruin.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Expresses that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrary to Job 22:19's theme of rejoicing.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:6

Says love does not delight in evil, which challenges the idea of rejoicing in Job 22:19.

1 Corinthians 13:6: Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; [in the truth: or, with the truth]
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