Job 18:6 · KJV

"The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

⁴He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place?

⁵Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.

⁶The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.

⁷The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.

⁸For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.

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Reflection Questions

How do you cope when you feel surrounded by darkness?

What does it mean for you to have your light extinguished?

When have you felt your hope was lost?

Life Application

despair

In times of darkness, seek support from friends and community.

faith

Remember that even in dark times, God's presence can bring light.

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