Contradiction with Psalm 22:24
This verse declares that God does hear and respond to the cries of those in distress, which contrasts with Job 35:13’s implication that God may not hear vanity.
Psalm 22:24: For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14
This verse assures us that if we ask anything according to God's will, He hears us, thus contradicting the idea that God may not hear in Job 35:13.
1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]
Contradiction with Psalm 34:17
This verse states that the righteous cry out and the Lord hears them, which is contrary to the implication in Job 35:13.
Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29
It indicates that God hears the prayer of the righteous, contradicting the notion in Job 35:13 that God might not hear.
Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:12
This verse claims that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer, directly contradicting Job 35:13.
1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil. [against: Gr. upon]
Contradiction with James 5:16
It states that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective, suggesting that God does indeed hear, in contrast to Job 35:13.
James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with Job 35:13 could be that it suggests God may not listen to a person's cries if they are insincere, while other parts of the Bible indicate that God hears all prayers and cries for help. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of God being attentive and responsive to everyone.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this context could be the idea that God might not listen to the cries of people when they are in trouble. This could be seen as unfair or inconsistent with the notion of a compassionate and loving deity who cares for everyone. People might expect that a just and caring God would always be attentive to their suffering and prayers.