What does Job 5:14 mean?

Job 5:14 highlights themes such as darkness, confusion, spiritual-battle when read in context.

How should I apply Job 5:14 today?

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

They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the night.

12He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.

13He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.

14They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the night.

15But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.

16So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.

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John 12:35
Jesus warns to walk in the light to avoid stumbling in darkness.
Isaiah 59:10
This verse describes people groping in darkness, similar to Job's description.
Ephesians 6:12
Paul explains the spiritual battle against darkness, resonating with Job's imagery.