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Job 6:28 · KJV

"Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie."

King James Version

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Passage Context

26Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
27Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
28Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.
29Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it.
30Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek validation from others?

2

What does it mean for you to be content with yourself?

3

When have you felt the need to prove your honesty?

Life Application

self-acceptance

Practice self-affirmation and seek inner peace rather than external validation.

communication

Be open and honest in your conversations to foster trust with others.

People in This Verse

JobOT

A wealthy man known for his righteousness and deep faith in God. He faced immense suffering yet remained steadfast in his devotion.

First appearance: Job 1:1

Places in This Verse

Uz

A region mentioned in the Bible, traditionally associated with the land of Job. Its exact location is uncertain but is believed to be in the vicinity of Edom or Arabia.

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