Job 8:14 · KJV

"Whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a spider's web."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹²Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.

¹³So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:

¹⁴Whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a spider's web.

¹⁵He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.

¹⁶He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for your hope to feel fragile?

How do you rebuild trust after it has been broken?

When have you felt like your hopes were unfounded?

Life Application

trust

Work on rebuilding trust in your relationships by being consistent and reliable.

hope

Cultivate hope by focusing on positive outcomes and surrounding yourself with supportive people.

Places in This Verse

Land of Uz

A region mentioned in the Bible, traditionally associated with the area south of Israel. It serves as the backdrop for Job's story of suffering and faith.

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