Job 30:8 · KJV

"They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth."

King James Version

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Passage Context

⁶To dwell in the clifts of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks.

⁷Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were gathered together.

⁸They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth.

⁹And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.

¹⁰They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to be judged by your background?

How do you respond to those who look down on you?

When have you felt misunderstood or underestimated?

Life Application

self-worth

Remember that your value is not determined by others' opinions or backgrounds.

kindness

Practice kindness towards those who may not fit societal norms or expectations.

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