Contradiction with James 2:15-16
These verses highlight the impracticality of offering good wishes without providing tangible aid, suggesting a contradiction to the self-assessment in Job 31:19 where not actively helping is depicted negatively.
James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
Contradiction with 1 John 3:17
This verse questions how God's love can remain in one who refuses to help those in need, which contrasts with Job’s claim of having always been compassionate.
1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:27
This verse promises blessings for those who give to the poor, implying that failure to do so merits condemnation, directly challenging Job’s defense of his own actions.
Proverbs 28:27: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Contradiction with Isaiah 58:7
This verse commands sharing with those who are naked and hungry, which indirectly contrasts with Job 31:19 portraying a scenario Job insists he never ignored.
Isaiah 58:7: [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? [cast...: or, afflicted]