Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, a young man named Elihu decides to speak up and share what he thinks, even though others have already been talking. He believes he has something important to say and wants others to listen.

Job 32:17: [I said], I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

Proverbs 17:28 suggests silence can be wise, whereas Job 32:17 involves Elihu speaking his opinion.

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

James 1:19 advises to be slow to speak, which contrasts with Elihu's eagerness to express his thoughts in Job 32:17.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

This verse suggests restraining lips to avoid sin, contrary to Elihu's open expression in Job 32:17.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

This verse advises caution in speaking, unlike Elihu's decision to speak in Job 32:17.

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 18:2

Proverbs 18:2 warns against expressing opinions without understanding, differing from Elihu's assertion in Job 32:17.

Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
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