What does Job 21:4 mean?

Job 21:4 highlights themes such as complaint, suffering, human experience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 21:4 today?

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

As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?

2Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.

3Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.

4As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?

5Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.

6Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.

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Psalm 142:2
David expresses his complaint before God, similar to Job's lament.
Lamentations 3:19-20
The author of Lamentations reflects on his suffering, akin to Job's questioning.
Philippians 4:6
Paul encourages believers to present their requests to God instead of complaining to man.