Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Job 40:12 suggests punishing the wicked, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Job 40:12 implies taking vengeance, but Romans 12:19 instructs to leave vengeance to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Job 40:12 focuses on bringing down the proud, while Proverbs 25:21-22 advises feeding your enemy if they are hungry.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Job 40:12 encourages dealing with the wicked severely, but Luke 6:27 tells you to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
Job 40:12 is about subduing the proud, yet Ephesians 4:32 urges kindness, tenderness, and forgiveness.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Job 40:12 emphasizes bringing judgment on the wicked, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:15 advises not to repay evil for evil, but always seek good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Job 40:12 speaks of bringing down the wicked in judgment, while Proverbs 24:17 advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Paradox #1
This verse could present a contradiction if interpreted as encouraging actions against those who are prideful or wicked. The conflict might arise from the broader biblical teaching to love others and forgive, which could seem inconsistent with taking action against people. This contrasts with messages about compassion and mercy found elsewhere in the Bible.