Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 4:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 4:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 4:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that when we try to talk with someone, they might feel upset, but sometimes it's really hard not to say what's on our mind. It reminds us that sharing our thoughts can be important, even if it might make someone a little unhappy.

Job 4:2: [If] we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking? [to...: Heb. a word] [withhold...: Heb. refrain from words?]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

Job 4:2 suggests speaking to offer counsel, whereas Proverbs 17:28 recommends silence for wisdom.

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

Job 4:2 speaks to hastiness in speech, while James 1:19 advises being slow to speak.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:20

Job 4:2 involves quick speech, whereas Proverbs 29:20 warns against hasty words leading to folly.

Proverbs 29:20: Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. [words: or, matters?]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Job 4:2 allows for addressing others, yet Ecclesiastes 5:2 advises not being rash with words.

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]
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