Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 23:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 23:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 23:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Job is saying that he has always listened to and valued God’s words more than even his food. He believes that God’s words are very important and he keeps them in his heart.

Job 23:12: Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food]. [esteemed: Heb. hid, or, laid up] [my...: or, my appointed portion]

Contradiction with Psalm 119:103

This verse highlights the sweetness and desirability of God's words, aligning with Job 23:12 rather than contradicting it.

Psalm 119:103: How sweet are thy words unto my taste! [yea, sweeter] than honey to my mouth! [taste: Heb. palate]

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

This verse emphasizes the necessity of living by every word from God's mouth, similar in theme to Job 23:12 rather than contradicting it.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16

This verse confirms the profitability of all scripture, aligning with Job 23:12 rather than contradicting it.

2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Contradiction with Psalm 19:10

These words are similar to Job 23:12 in valuing God's words, rather than contradicting it.

Psalm 19:10: More to be desired [are they] than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. [the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs]
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