Contradiction with James 1:2
Job 23:1 expresses lamentation, whereas James 1:2 encourages believers to find joy in trials.
James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:4
Job 23:1 is a response of sorrow, while Philippians 4:4 urges continuous rejoicing.
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
Job’s speech in Job 23:1 is steeped in grief, while Psalm 30:5 promises joy in the morning after a night of weeping.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Job 23:1 reveals anguish, contrasting with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18's instruction to give thanks in all circumstances.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:13
In contrast to Job's expression of pain in Job 23:1, 1 Peter 4:13 calls Christians to rejoice in suffering.
1 Peter 4:13: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Contradiction with John 16:33
Job 23:1 is a statement made in despair, while John 16:33 offers peace and hope despite tribulations.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.