What does Job 5:18 mean?

Job 5:18 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 5:18 today?

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

For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.

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

17Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

18For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.

19He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.

20In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.

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