Job 33:20 · KJV

"So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁸He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

¹⁹He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:

²⁰So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.

²¹His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.

²²Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.

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Reflection Questions

When have you lost your appetite for life?

What does it mean for you to abhor what once nourished you?

How do you cope when faced with overwhelming despair?

Life Application

mental health

Acknowledge your feelings of despair and seek support from others.

self-care

Prioritize self-care even when you feel unmotivated or overwhelmed.

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