Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 31:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 31:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 31:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Job, this verse means that Job feels he can tell God everything he has done and be confident, like a brave prince, knowing he has been honest and good. Job believes he can stand tall and close to God without fear.

Job 31:37: I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Job 31:37 shows Job ready to defend himself to God, while James 4:6 emphasizes humility before God.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Job 31:37 speaks to Job's righteousness and defense, while Isaiah 64:6 mentions that all human righteousness is like filthy rags.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Job 31:37 suggests an accounting of his innocence to God, whereas Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:29

Job 31:37 involves boasting of his integrity, but 1 Corinthians 1:29 highlights that no one should boast before God.

1 Corinthians 1:29: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9

Job 31:37 involves asserting his righteousness, while Proverbs 20:9 questions who can say they have cleansed their heart from sin.

Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
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