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Job 21:15 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray "
Job 21:15
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They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray
Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far
How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
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Job 21:1
"But Job answered and said,"
Job 21:2
"Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations."
Job 21:3
"Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on."
Job 21:4
"As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?"
Job 21:5
"Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth."
Job 21:6
"Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh."
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