Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:15
This verse observes that righteous men perish in righteousness and the wicked live long lives, contradicting the idea that prosperity is tied to obedience.
Ecclesiastes 7:15: All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5
These verses describe how the wicked prosper, have no struggles, and live lives of ease, which contradicts the idea that prosperity is only for the obedient.
Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper, which implies that prosperity is not exclusively for those who obey God.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Job 21:7-13
These verses question why the wicked live on, grow old, and increase in power, enjoying life, which presents a contradiction to Job 36:11's message about prosperity for the obedient.
Job 21:7-13: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse discusses the vanity of the righteous getting what the wicked deserve and vice versa, challenging the notion that prosperity follows obedience.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:7
Advises not to fret over those who prosper in their way, indicating that sometimes prosperity is seen even by those who do wrong, contrary to Job 36:11.
Psalm 37:7: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. [Rest in: Heb. Be silent to]
Contradiction with Psalm 49:16-17
Advises not to be impressed by the prosperity of others because wealth does not follow one after death, which implies prosperity is not a true reward for obedience.
Psalm 49:16-17: Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Contradiction with Malachi 3:15
Here, those who are doing wickedly are said to be set up, and those who tempt God are delivered, showing contrast to prosperity through obedience.
Malachi 3:15: And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, [they that] tempt God are even delivered. [are set up: Heb. are built]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Job 36:11 could be the idea that prosperity and happiness are directly tied to obedience and service to God. This might seem inconsistent because in real life, good and obedient people can still face hardships, while those who may not follow a moral path can enjoy success. This contradicts the straightforward promise of continual prosperity for good behavior.