Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2
This verse teaches that with humility comes wisdom, contradicting Job's willingness to display his righteousness as a crown, which may imply pride.
Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
This verse says that whoever exalts themselves will be humbled, which contradicts Job’s expression of elevating his righteousness.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
These verses emphasize boasting only in understanding and knowing God, contradicting Job's idea of boasting in his own righteousness.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with James 4:6
This verse states that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, contradicting Job’s intent to flaunt his righteousness.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Romans 3:27
This verse rejects boasting in works, contradicting Job’s desire to boast of his righteousness as a crown.
Romans 3:27: Where [is] boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.