Job 18:20 · KJV

"They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁸He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.

¹⁹He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.

²⁰They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.

²¹Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to be astonished by someone's suffering?

How do you respond when you see others facing hardships?

When have you felt pressure to conform to others' expectations during difficult times?

Life Application

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Be mindful of how you respond to others' suffering; offer support rather than judgment.

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Practice empathy by trying to understand the struggles of those around you.

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