Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse observes that there are righteous people who suffer despite their righteousness, contradicting the idea that God does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous.
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 73:3-5
These verses describe how the wicked prosper and live without trouble, implying that the righteous do not always receive God's uninterrupted favor.
Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Job 21:7-9
Job questions why the wicked often live long, prosper, and do not face trouble, challenging the notion that God solely fixes His favor on the righteous.
Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction could be that this verse suggests that God always watches over and supports the righteous, while other parts of the Bible show righteous people experiencing suffering and hardship. This might seem inconsistent with the idea that being righteous leads to constant protection and prosperity.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or inconsistency might be the idea that God does not take His eyes off the righteous, as seen in this verse, versus other parts of the Bible where the righteous face suffering or seem abandoned, like Job's own story or the trials faced by many prophets and disciples. This can create confusion about whether righteous people are always under God's protection from harm.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the idea that God always watches over and cares for the righteous, yet in real life, good people often suffer. This can seem inconsistent with the message that the righteous are always lifted up or protected.