Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 8:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 8:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 8:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, people who don't like you and do bad things will feel sorry and embarrassed, and the places where these bad people live will disappear or not last.

Job 8:22: They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought. [shall come...: Heb. shall not be]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contradicting the idea of being glad over the downfall of the wicked.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

This verse encourages blessing those who persecute you, contrasting with the notion that enemies will be clothed with shame.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Here, Jesus tells us to love our enemies, which contradicts the idea of celebrating their shame and downfall.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse encourages doing good to those who hate you, contrasting with the notion of being happy over their shame.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Advises seeking good for everyone, even your enemies, contradicting the delight in their shame and downfall.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Encourages providing for your enemy if he's hungry, contradicting rejoicing over their defeat.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

If your enemy is hungry, feed him; a verse that contrasts with the idea of celebrating their shame.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4

Advocates returning a lost animal to your enemy, a gesture of kindness, opposing triumph over them.

Exodus 23:4: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
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