What does Job 17:6 mean?

Job 17:6 highlights themes such as shame, suffering, identity when read in context.

How should I apply Job 17:6 today?

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

He hath made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret.

4For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.

5He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.

6He hath made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret.

7Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow.

8Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.

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Psalm 69:11
Both verses discuss being made a byword or object of scorn.
Lamentations 3:14
This verse reflects a similar theme of being mocked and ridiculed.
Matthew 5:11
Jesus speaks of being reviled for righteousness, relating to Job's experience.