Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that Job patiently listened to his friends and waited to hear their thoughts and ideas before he spoke. He wanted to understand their reasons and let them finish talking first.

Job 32:11: Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. [reasons: Heb. understandings] [what...: Heb. words]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

This verse implies that remaining silent can make a person appear wise, contrasting with Job 32:11 where listening and considering are prioritized before speaking.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being slow to speak, which relates to Job 32:11 but implies a persistent restraint not seen in the urge to finally speak in Job 32:11.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

Suggests that it is folly to answer a matter before hearing it, which aligns with the long silence in Job 32:11, yet criticizes the eventual eager speech.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Advises against being hasty to speak, which underscores a difference in approach compared to the anticipation to speak found in Job 32:11.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:20

Warns against being hasty in words, presenting a cautionary note against the kind of readiness to speak finally expressed in Job 32:11.

Proverbs 29:20: Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. [words: or, matters?]
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