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Job 9:26 Β· KJV

"They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey."

King James Version

What does Job 9:26 mean? β†’

Passage Context

24The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.
26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.
27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:
28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the imagery of fleeting ships resonate with your view of life?

2

What does it mean for you to live with the awareness of life's brevity?

3

When have you felt your life passing by too quickly?

Life Application

life

Reflect on your priorities and ensure you are investing in what truly matters.

legacy

Consider how you want to be remembered and take steps to build that legacy.

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