Contradiction with Job 12:12
Implies that wisdom comes with age, contrasting with Job 34:35 where Elihu suggests Job speaks without knowledge despite his years.
Job 12:12: With the ancient [is] wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
Contradiction with Job 42:7
God rebukes Job's friends for not speaking rightly about Him, suggesting Job's words were more accurate, which contradicts Elihu's claim in Job 34:35.
Job 42:7: And it was [so], that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me [the thing that is] right, as my servant Job [hath].
Contradiction with James 1:5
Promises that God gives wisdom generously to all who ask, which implies Job could have wisdom rather than speaking without knowledge as Elihu claims.
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.
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7
States that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, implying Job’s fear of God could lead to knowledge contrary to Elihu's claim.
Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:23
Expresses the difficulty of attaining wisdom, which might contradict Elihu’s assertion that Job lacks understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:23: All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.