Job 21:9 · KJV

"Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them."

King James Version

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Passage Context

⁷Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

⁸Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.

⁹Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.

¹⁰Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.

¹¹They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to see others prosper while you struggle?

How do you reconcile your faith with the apparent success of the wicked?

When have you felt God's absence in your struggles?

Life Application

perspective

Shift your focus from envy to gratitude by listing blessings in your life. This can help combat feelings of injustice.

support

Reach out to someone who is struggling and offer your support, reminding them of God's presence in their lives.

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