What does Job 10:3 mean?

Job 10:3 highlights themes such as justice, divine-power, innocence when read in context.

How should I apply Job 10:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

1My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

2I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.

3Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

4Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth?

5Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days,

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Romans 3:20
Both passages discuss the inability of humanity to justify themselves before God.
Psalm 143:2
Both express a plea for God's judgment based on righteousness.
Job 9:2
Job reiterates his belief in his innocence, similar to his earlier statements.