What does Job 27:2 mean?

Job 27:2 highlights themes such as suffering, faith, divine-justice when read in context.

How should I apply Job 27:2 today?

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

As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;

1Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,

2As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;

3All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

4My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.

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Lamentations 3:34-36
Both passages reflect on God's justice and the suffering of the righteous.
Romans 8:28
Paul speaks of God's purpose in suffering, resonating with Job's lament.
Hebrews 12:6
The author of Hebrews discusses God's discipline, similar to Job's understanding of his suffering.