Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28
This verse suggests that even a fool is considered wise when they remain silent, contradicting Job 40:5 where there is an admission of having spoken and needing to refrain.
Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:19
This verse advises being 'slow to speak,' contrasting with the implication in Job 40:5 that Job has already spoken more than once.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2
Advises against hasty speech, which contradicts Job’s acknowledgment of speaking too much in Job 40:5.
Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19
Warns that in the multitude of words there is sin, which stands in contrast to Job 40:5 where Job admits to having spoken but resolves to refrain further.
Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.