Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse is like saying, "Hey smart people, listen to what I have to say because it's important!" It's a way to ask those who are smart and have learned a lot to pay attention and understand the message that is being shared.

Job 34:2: Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

While Job 34:2 invites listeners to hear wise discourse, Proverbs 12:15 suggests the way of a fool is right in his own eyes, warning against self-assured wisdom.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2

Job 34:2 encourages listening and wisdom, whereas Proverbs 18:2 describes a fool as one who has no delight in understanding but only in expressing opinions.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:5

Job 34:2 calls to listen to wise men, yet Ecclesiastes 7:5 says it's better to hear rebuke from the wise than song from fools, implying not all listening brings wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 7:5: [It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

Job 34:2 speaks to wisdom, but 1 Corinthians 3:19 states the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, suggesting human wisdom can be flawed.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Job 34:2 may imply conversing with wise words, but James 1:19 prioritizes listening over speaking, which can be a contrary approach to dialogue.

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