What does Job 27:8 mean?

Job 27:8 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 27:8 today?

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

For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

6My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

7Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.

8For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

9Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?

10Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?

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