What does Job 3:8 mean?

Job 3:8 highlights themes such as mourning, cursing, darkness when read in context.

How should I apply Job 3:8 today?

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

Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.

6As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months.

7Lo, let that night be solitary, let no joyful voice come therein.

8Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.

9Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but have none; neither let it see the dawning of the day:

10Because it shut not up the doors of my mother's womb, nor hid sorrow from mine eyes.

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Source: Job 3:8