Contradiction with Psalms 5:5
Malachi 2:17 suggests that God does not get weary of doing good, while Psalms 5:5 states that God does not take pleasure in wickedness.
Psalms 5:5: The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. [in...: Heb. before thine eyes]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:14
Malachi 2:17 implies God's patience, whereas Isaiah 1:14 reveals that God hates and becomes weary of Israel's appointed feasts.
Isaiah 1:14: Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear [them].
Contradiction with James 1:13
Malachi 2:17 questions God's fairness, but James 1:13 asserts that God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Paradox #1
Malachi 2:17 involves the people's frustration with God, questioning why wicked people seem to prosper while those who do good don't see immediate rewards. The contradiction can be seen in different parts of the Bible where it is stated that God is just and punishes the wicked while rewarding the good, leading to confusion about God's fairness and timing. Different biblical texts may emphasize different aspects of God's justice, leading to perceived inconsistencies.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be the perceived injustice where people feel that those who do wrong are still seen as good in the eyes of God. This can be confusing or conflicting for someone who believes that good should be rewarded and evil punished. It challenges the expectation of moral order and fairness.