Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God stops the plans of people who try to trick others, so they can't succeed in what they want to do. This means God protects people from those who want to do bad things.

Job 5:12: He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform [their] enterprise. [their enterprise: or, any thing]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Illustrates that many plans in a man's heart can stand, while Job 5:12 suggests God disrupts their devices.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:24

Asserts that what the Lord has purposed shall stand, contrasting Job 5:12's idea of God disrupting human plans.

Isaiah 14:24: The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, [so] shall it stand:

Contradiction with Isaiah 46:10

Declares that God's purpose shall be accomplished, opposing Job 5:12, which depicts thwarting others' plans.

Isaiah 46:10: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Implies that a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps, not just disrupting as in Job 5:12.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Suggests people should not rely on their plans, instead acknowledging God's will, differing from just confounding them in Job 5:12.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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