What does Job 20:24 mean?

Job 20:24 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 20:24 today?

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

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

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.

25It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.

26All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.

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