Contradiction with Proverbs 18:24
This verse states that a man of many companions may come to ruin, which contradicts the supportive role of Job's friends who come to sympathize with him.
Proverbs 18:24: A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:10
This verse suggests that support from friends is beneficial, contradicting the fact that Job’s friends later become a source of distress.
Ecclesiastes 4:10: For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him [that is] alone when he falleth; for [he hath] not another to help him up.
Contradiction with Psalm 41:9
This verse mentions betrayal by a close friend, which contrasts with the initial depiction of Job's friends as coming to offer sympathy and comfort.
Psalm 41:9: Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up [his] heel against me. [mine...: Heb. the man of my peace] [lifted...: Heb. magnified]
Contradiction with Job 19:19
This verse indicates that Job's close friends have turned against him, contradicting their original intent to mourn and comfort him.
Job 19:19: All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me. [my...: Heb. the men of my secret]
Contradiction with Job 16:20
Job refers to his friends as scorners, which contradicts their original intent to provide relief.
Job 16:20: My friends scorn me: [but] mine eye poureth out [tears] unto God. [scorn me: Heb. are my scorners]
Contradiction with Psalm 55:12-13
These verses talk about betrayal by an equal or companion, contrasting with the expected support and consolation from Job's friends.
Psalm 55:12-13: For [it was] not an enemy [that] reproached me; then I could have borne [it]: neither [was it] he that hated me [that] did magnify [himself] against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
Contradiction with Job 12:4
Job laments being mocked by friends despite calling upon God, contrasting their initial supportive visit.
Job 12:4: I am [as] one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright [man is] laughed to scorn.
Contradiction with Psalm 35:11-12
These verses describe false witnesses and repaid evil for good intentions, opposite of the supportive arrival of Job’s friends.
Psalm 35:11-12: False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge [things] that I knew not. [False...: Heb. Witnesses of wrong] [they...: Heb. they asked me]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:4
This verse advises caution against trusting any friend, contradicting the implied trust and loyalty among Job's friends.
Jeremiah 9:4: Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders. [neighbour: or, friend]
Contradiction with Micah 7:5
Advises not to trust a neighbor or friend, contrasting with the implication of support from Job's visitors.
Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.