Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 4:4

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

According to the author of the book of Job, your kind words have helped people who were about to give up, and you have made those who are weak feel strong again. Christians believe this means our words can help make others feel better and give them strength.

Job 4:4: Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:25

This verse speaks of anxiety in the heart causing depression, contrasting with Job 4:4 where words are depicted as uplifting and strengthening the weak.

Proverbs 12:25: Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Urges to comfort the fainthearted and uphold the weak, while Job 4:4 suggests strength from words, there's no promise of support or comfort, unlike the directive in this verse.

1 Thessalonians 5:14: Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men]. [exhort: or, beseech] [unruly: or, disorderly]

Contradiction with James 3:10

From the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing, highlighting the dual nature of words, whereas Job 4:4 implies only a positive influence.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Contradiction with James 1:26

If anyone thinks he is religious but does not bridle his tongue, his religion is useless, opposing Job 4:4 which assumes beneficial use of speech.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.
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