Job 11:16
The Scripture
(16) Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Job continues his heated argument with his friends, accusing them of false wisdom and urging them to listen to the Lord. The chapter highlights his deep distress and the stark contrast between his suffering and the apparent prosperity of the wicked. It teaches that true wisdom comes from humility and trust in God, not from boastful speech.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 41:51Proverbs 31:7Ecclesiastes 5:20Isaiah 54:4Isaiah 65:16John 16:21Revelation 7:14Revelation 7:15Revelation 7:16Revelation 7:17Job 6:15Genesis 9:11
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Genesis 1:6Joshua 3:13Ezekiel 47:4Leviticus 26:42Proverbs 31:7Isaiah 49:15