Job 24:18
The Scripture
(18) He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Job’s friends return to his home, bringing gifts and urging him to accept their harsh words as divine punishment. They claim that God will remove his wealth and cause his family to suffer, showing that his suffering is a result of his own sin. The chapter highlights the danger of false friends and the need to trust God’s justice.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 58:7Psalms 73:18Psalms 73:19Psalms 73:20Isaiah 23:10Deuteronomy 28:16Deuteronomy 28:17Deuteronomy 28:18Deuteronomy 28:19Deuteronomy 28:20Psalms 69:22Proverbs 3:33
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