Job 5:7 · KJV

"Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and the robber swalloweth up their substance.

⁶Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;

⁷Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.

⁸I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:

⁹Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to the troubles in your life?

What does it mean for you to be born into trouble?

When have you felt overwhelmed by life's challenges?

Life Application

resilience

Recognize that challenges are a natural part of life. Develop coping strategies to navigate through tough times.

community

Reach out to others who may be struggling, offering support and understanding.

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