Contradiction with Proverbs 3:11-12
These verses suggest that God disciplines those He loves, implying affliction could be a form of correction or growth, not merely self-inflicted folly.
Proverbs 3:11-12: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Contradiction with John 9:1-3
This passage indicates that not all affliction is due to folly or sin; sometimes it's for God's works to be revealed, contradicting the notion that fools alone suffer due to their transgressions.
John 9:1-3: And as [Jesus] passed by, he saw a man which was blind from [his] birth.
Contradiction with Job 1:1-8
Job is described as blameless and upright, yet he suffers greatly, which contradicts the implication that suffering is solely due to folly.
Job 1:1-8: There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name [was] Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
The Apostle Paul speaks of his thorn in the flesh, a form of suffering allowed by God to keep him humble and reliant on grace, contradicting the idea of folly-based affliction.
2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
Contradiction with James 1:2-4
James suggests that trials are tests of faith that produce perseverance, not necessarily a result of one's foolish actions, contrasting with the implication in Psalms 107:17.
James 1:2-4: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Paradox #1
Psalms 107:17 talks about people suffering because of their wrong actions or foolishness. A possible contradiction could be the idea that suffering is always a direct result of personal mistakes, which might conflict with the belief that sometimes people suffer without having done anything wrong. This can raise questions about justice and fairness.