Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 24:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 24:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 24:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that bad people are quickly taken away by troubles like rushing water, and they won't enjoy the good things in life like a nice garden. They won't find happiness because what they do is wrong.

Job 24:18: He [is] swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:6

This verse suggests that the way of the righteous is known by God, whereas Job 24:18 implies that the ungodly are secured swiftly from blessings.

Psalm 1:6: For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:24

This verse indicates that the desires of the righteous are granted, in contrast to Job 24:18, where the wicked seem to avoid negative outcomes.

Proverbs 10:24: The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:12

This verse claims that it will be well with those who fear God, opposing Job 24:18 where the wicked seems unaffected by their actions.

Ecclesiastes 8:12: Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his [days] be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:10-11

This verse states that the righteous will enjoy the fruit of their deeds while the wicked will face woe, which contradicts the implication in Job 24:18.

Isaiah 3:10-11: Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:18-19

This verse asserts that the righteous are sustained during tough times, contrary to the implication in Job 24:18 of the wicked being spared.

Psalm 37:18-19: The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

Paradox #1

Job 24:18 illustrates the fleeting and unstable existence of the wicked. A potential contradiction may arise when comparing this perspective to other parts of the Bible that suggest the wicked might prosper or go unpunished in their lifetime. This inconsistency raises questions about whether and how the wicked receive justice in the present world, contrasting with assurances of divine justice in other contexts.

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