Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 6:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 6:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 6:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that sometimes people can lose their way in life and end up in trouble. It reminds us to stay on the right path so we don't get lost and face bad things.

Job 6:18: The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4

Job 6:18 speaks to those whose paths wind up in failure, whereas Proverbs 10:4 suggests diligence leads to success.

Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4

Job 6:18 highlights the unpredictability and failure of certain paths, opposed to Proverbs 13:4 which suggests hard work fulfills desires.

Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Job 6:18 discusses lost travelers, contrary to Jeremiah 29:11, which emphasizes plans for prosperity and hope.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Job 6:18 reflects on paths leading to nowhere, contrary to Romans 8:28, which assures everything works for good for those who love God.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:23

Job 6:18 talks about paths that disappear, whereas Psalm 37:23 speaks of steps being established by the Lord.

Psalm 37:23: The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. [ordered: or, established]
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