What does Job 22:25 mean?

Job 22:25 highlights themes such as defense, prosperity, divine-protection when read in context.

How should I apply Job 22:25 today?

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

Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.

23If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.

24Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.

25Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.

26For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

27Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.

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Psalm 91:2
Both verses speak of God as a refuge and defense.
Proverbs 18:10
This verse also emphasizes the strength found in God's name.
Isaiah 54:17
This verse assures that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper.