What does Job 18:4 mean?

Job 18:4 highlights themes such as anger, despair, consequences when read in context.

How should I apply Job 18:4 today?

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

He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place?

2How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

3Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?

4He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place?

5Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.

6The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.

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Proverbs 29:11
Both verses discuss the consequences of uncontrolled anger.
James 1:20
This verse advises against anger, echoing Job's lament about its destructive nature.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
This verse warns about the dangers of anger, similar to Job's reflections.