Contradiction with Psalm 91:5-7
These verses promise protection from terror and pestilence, suggesting that God's people will not experience such troubles, whereas Job 5:20 implies deliverance after distress occurs.
Psalm 91:5-7: Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day;
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
This verse promises that no weapon formed against God's people shall prosper, suggesting that they will not suffer harm, contradicting the implication in Job 5:20 of needing deliverance from violence.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21
This verse states that no grave trouble will overtake the righteous, which contradicts Job 5:20's implication that the righteous will experience famine and war but be delivered from it.
Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Contradiction with John 16:33
Jesus acknowledges that believers will have tribulation in the world, contradicting the notion in Job 5:20 that God will keep them from harm altogether during famine and war.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Job 5:20 could be that it suggests divine protection from harm and famine, which might not align with the experiences of people who suffer despite having faith. This could raise questions about why a benevolent and protective deity allows suffering or fails to prevent it for some individuals.