Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 33:31

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." – Contradicts Job 33:31's call to listen, as it emphasizes reliance on God over man's insight.

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:" – Encourages swiftness in hearing whereas Job 33:31 is about attentiveness to speak.

"He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him." – Highlights the folly of speaking before listening, whereas Job 33:31 encourages attentive listening that implies readiness to respond.

"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." – Contradicts the attention given to speaking in Job 33:31 by advising restraint in speech.

"But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." – Advises against excessive speech, in contrast to listening to more speaking as Job 33:31 suggests.

"My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation." – Contradicts the idea of listening to many masters or speakers as proposed in Job 33:31.

"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise." – Suggests wisdom in fewer words, contrasting with Job 33:31’s encouragement of attentive listening.