What does Job 14:22 mean?

Job 14:22 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 14:22 today?

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

But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn.

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.

22But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn.

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