Contradiction with Proverbs 18:24
This verse highlights the reliability and steadfastness of a true friend, which contradicts Job 6:15's depiction of friends as untrustworthy.
Proverbs 18:24: A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:35
Peter's insistence on his loyalty highlights a pledge of steadfastness, contrasting with the betrayal experienced by Job.
Matthew 26:35: Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:17
Stresses that a friend loves at all times, contradicting with Job 6:15 where friends are seen as unreliable in adversity.
Proverbs 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Paradox #1
The verse in question might highlight a possible inconsistency in human relationships, especially concerning loyalty and support during times of trouble. People who are expected to be dependable, like family or friends, might sometimes turn away or fail someone in need, contradicting expectations of steadfastness and reliability. This could be seen as a moral conflict between the ideals of faithful support and the reality of human unreliability.