Contradiction with Job 32:8
This verse suggests that understanding comes from the spirit in man and the breath of the Almighty, which implies divine inspiration rather than counsel from 'wise men' as mentioned in Job 34:34.
Job 32:8: But [there is] a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20
This verse challenges the wisdom of the wise, opposing the endorsement of human wisdom as seen in Job 34:34.
1 Corinthians 1:20: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14
Suggests that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, posing a contradiction to the emphasis on 'wise men' mentioned in Job 34:34.
Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises trust in the Lord over one's own understanding, contrasting the reliance on wise men's counsel in Job 34:34.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Jesus thanks God for hiding things from the wise, contradicting the deference to wise men in Job 34:34.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
States that the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God, which contradicts the implied value of earthly wisdom held by men in Job 34:34.
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 Jeremiah 8:9
Highlights the failing of wise men, contrasting with the positive light on wise men's judgment in Job 34:34.
Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26
Warns against relying on one's own heart, implying a need for divine, rather than just wise human, insight, conflicting with Job 34:34.
Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Contradiction with James 1:5
Encourages asking God for wisdom instead of relying solely on human wisdom, which contradicts the deference to wise men in Job 34:34.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.