Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Job 23:6 questions whether God would use His power to contend against Job, while Isaiah 41:10 assures that God will strengthen and help His people.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Job 23:6 expresses fear of God's overwhelming power, while Jeremiah 29:11 emphasizes God's plans for welfare and not for harm.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Psalm 103:13
Job 23:6 hints at God's power as daunting, whereas Psalm 103:13 highlights God’s compassion and mercy towards those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13: Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
Job 23:6 suggests an adversarial stance, while Romans 8:31 declares that if God is for us, no one can be against us.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Job 23:6 implies a potential for conflict with God, whereas 1 John 4:8 states that God is love, suggesting kindness rather than contention.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.