Contradiction with Genesis 1:27
While Job 40:13 talks about bringing the wicked low, Genesis 1:27 states that humans are created in the image of God, which could imply inherent worth not aligned with casting them down.
Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advises loving your enemies and blessing those who curse you, contrasting with the notion of hiding and treading down the wicked mentioned in Job 40:13.
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
Advises against seeking vengeance yourself, which contradicts the active subduing described in Job 40:13.
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 Ezekiel 18:23
God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which contradicts the tone of laying low the wicked in Job 40:13.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrasting with the action of bringing down implied in Job 40:13.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not repaying evil for evil, in contrast to the punitive action in Job 40:13.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with James 4:12
States that there is only one lawgiver and judge, contradicting the personal act of judgment and subduing in Job 40:13.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Exhorts loving one's enemies, contrary to the implied destruction in Job 40:13.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Job 40:13 might arise from the imagery of harsh judgment and punishment. Some people might find it inconsistent with the messages of love and forgiveness found in other parts of the Bible. This contradiction can be troubling for those who view God as primarily compassionate and merciful.