What does Job 13:17 mean?

Job 13:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 13:17 today?

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

Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.

15Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

16He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him.

17Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.

18Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified.

19Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.

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