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Job 14:19 Meaning

The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man.

Context Explained

17My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity.

18And surely the mountain falling cometh to nought, and the rock is removed out of his place.

19The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man.

20Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away.

21His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • Proverbs 13:12

    This verse discusses hope deferred, similar to the destruction of hope in Job.

  • Ecclesiastes 1:14

    Both verses reflect on the futility and transience of human endeavors.

Source: Job 14:19