Contradiction with James 4:6
Job 9:15 discusses Job's humility before God, whereas James 4:6 emphasizes that God gives grace to the humble. This hints that humility brings grace, which contrasts with Job's feeling of futility despite being righteous.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:3
Job 9:15 conveys Job's lack of confidence in his ability to present himself before God, while Proverbs 16:3 encourages committing one's works to the Lord to find success, suggesting an attainable relationship with God.
Proverbs 16:3: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. [Commit: Heb. Roll]
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16
In Job 9:15, Job feels unworthy to plead with God, whereas Hebrews 4:16 invites believers to approach God's throne of grace with confidence, suggesting an openness and accessibility to God that Job feels is absent.
Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:17
Job expresses his inability to plead with God, yet Psalm 34:17 assures that the Lord hears and delivers the righteous when they cry out, implying God’s receptiveness to the pleas of the righteous.
Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Paradox #1
Job 9:15 involves Job expressing his own limitations and the idea that even if he were innocent, he could not argue with God. The contradiction or conflict here might be in the sense of justice and fairness; if someone is truly innocent, it seems only fair that they should be able to defend themselves and be heard. However, the verse implies a situation where innocence doesn't necessarily grant one the right or ability to plead their case before God, highlighting a potential conflict between divine authority and human concepts of justice.