Contradiction with Psalm 37:28
Explains that the Lord preserves the faithful and punishes the wicked, contrasting with Job 24:22 which suggests that God allows the wicked to prosper.
Psalm 37:28: For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33
States that the curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, contradicting Job 24:22 which indicates that the wicked are exalted by God.
Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:21
Declares that evil will slay the wicked, opposing Job 24:22's implication of the wicked being raised by God.
Psalm 34:21: Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. [desolate: or, guilty]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
Asserts that the wicked will not go unpunished, conflicting with Job 24:22 where the wicked are uplifted.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Psalm 1:6
States that the way of the ungodly shall perish, contrasting with Job 24:22 which suggests the wicked are upheld.
Psalm 1:6: For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Claims that the wicked shall die for their own iniquity, opposing the view in Job 24:22 of the wicked being powerful.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:32
Describes the wicked being overthrown through their wickedness, differing from Job 24:22 which implies their strength.
Proverbs 14:32: The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:11
Proclaims woe unto the wicked for it shall be ill with them, conflicting with Job 24:22 where the wicked are seemingly blessed.
Isaiah 3:11: Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him]: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. [given...: Heb. done to him]
Paradox #1
This verse could present a contradiction or conflict by raising questions about the fairness and justice of God's actions. It might seem inconsistent with the idea of a just and loving deity if the verse suggests that the wicked are allowed to prosper or escape consequences, conflicting with other biblical teachings that emphasize divine justice and retribution.