Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
Job 22:5 suggests that a person's wickedness can be great, while Ecclesiastes 7:20 states there is no just man who does good without sinning, implying everyone's sin and 'wickedness' is inevitable, not necessarily great.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
Job 22:5 implies an individual may have great wickedness, but Romans 3:23 says all have sinned, which levels the field rather than singling someone out for being particularly wicked.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with James 3:2
Job 22:5 focuses on significant wickedness, whereas James 3:2 notes that everyone stumbles in many ways, potentially minimizing the notion of 'great wickedness' as particularly unique to an individual.
James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
Job 22:5 implies that wickedness can be significant for an individual, while 1 John 1:8 argues that if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, underscoring that sinfulness is universal, rather than exceptionally 'great' in any one person.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Psalm 14:3
Job 22:5 points to potential great wickedness in an individual, but Psalm 14:3 mentions all have turned aside and become corrupt, emphasizing universal wickedness over any individual's 'great' wickedness.
Psalm 14:3: They are all gone aside, they are [all] together become filthy: [there is] none that doeth good, no, not one. [filthy: Heb. stinking]
Paradox #1
Job 22:5 is often interpreted as emphasizing the idea that personal suffering is caused by one's own faults or sins. A contradiction or conflict might arise if one believes in the concept of innocent suffering. This view would contradict the idea that suffering is always deserved, as many people experience hardship without having done anything wrong. This challenges the fairness of punishment based solely on assumed guilt.