What does Job 22:20 mean?

Job 22:20 highlights themes such as preservation, hope, divine provision when read in context.

How should I apply Job 22:20 today?

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

Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.

18Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.

19The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.

20Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.

21Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.

22Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.

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Psalm 37:28
Both verses affirm that God preserves the righteous.
Isaiah 43:2
This verse reassures that God protects His people in times of trouble.
1 Peter 1:5
This verse speaks of God's power preserving believers for salvation.