Job 11:20 · KJV

"But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.

¹⁹Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.

²⁰But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.

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Reflection Questions

How do you interpret the fate of the wicked in your life?

What does it mean for you to have hope in difficult times?

When have you witnessed justice being served in a situation?

Life Application

justice

Stand firm in your belief that justice will ultimately prevail.

hope

Share your hope with others who may feel hopeless in their circumstances.

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