Contradiction with Job 36:11
This verse suggests that if they obey and serve him, they will spend their days in prosperity, whereas Job 36:13 suggests the hypocrites store up wrath.
Job 36:11: If they obey and serve [him], they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:12
It depicts the wicked prospering, which contrasts with Job 36:13 indicating wrath for the hypocrites in heart.
Psalm 73:12: Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
It highlights the righteous suffering and the wicked getting rewarded, which contradicts the idea in Job 36:13 of hypocrites storing wrath.
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 Jeremiah 12:1
Asks why the wicked prosper, conflicting with Job 36:13 which implies storing up wrath for the wicked.
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 Malachi 3:15
This verse states that those who do evil are blessed, contradicting Job 36:13's implication of wrath for the wicked.
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]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Expresses that the sun rises on the evil and the good equally, which contrasts with the notion in Job 36:13 of inherent wrath for hypocrites.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:30
Advises letting the wheat and tares grow together until harvest, differing from the immediate consequence tone in Job 36:13.
Matthew 13:30: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
Paradox #1
This verse may be seen as morally complex because it suggests that people who are angry with God or don't pray are punished or suffer. This can feel inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate and understanding God, especially for people who are struggling or questioning their faith. It might appear to conflict with the idea that everyone deserves empathy and understanding, regardless of their feelings or actions.