Contradiction with Psalm 40:2
This verse talks about being lifted out of a horrible pit and set upon rock, which contrasts Job’s feeling of being cast into the mire.
Psalm 40:2: He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings. [an...: Heb. a pit of noise]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse promises plans for welfare and hope, which contradicts the despair and affliction felt by Job in the mire.
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 Romans 8:28
This verse expresses that all things work together for good, which is contradictory to Job’s lament of being treated unjustly.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
This verse speaks of comfort and guidance through dark times, contrasting Job’s experience of being left in the mire.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse offers reassurance and strength, opposing Job’s sentiment of being destructively cast aside into the mire.
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.