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Job 20:22 Meaning

In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.

Context Explained

20Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

21There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.

22In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.

23When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.

24He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.

Key Themes

sufficiencystrugglewickedness

Related Cross References

  • Proverbs 11:28

    Proverbs warns that those who trust in riches will fall.

  • Matthew 6:24

    Jesus teaches that one cannot serve both God and money.

  • James 4:1-3

    James discusses conflicts arising from desires that lead to strife.

Source: Job 20:22