Job 20:22 · KJV

"In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁰Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

²¹There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.

²²In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.

²³When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.

²⁴He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.

How do you respond in times of distress despite having enough?

What does it mean for you to feel pressure from external forces?

When have you felt overwhelmed despite apparent success?

stress

Recognize that external pressures can affect your inner peace. Develop coping strategies such as mindfulness or prayer.

priorities

Reassess your priorities to ensure they align with your values, reducing the stress from societal expectations.

Land of Uz

A region mentioned in the Book of Job, often associated with the themes of suffering and divine justice.

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