Job 35:8

“Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.”

"Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man." - Job 35:8
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What does Job 35:8 mean?

Job 35:8 (KJV) states, "Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Job, which is a part of the Old Testament of the Bible. The book of Job is known for its exploration of the…

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The Ripple Effect of Our Actions

In the book of Job, we encounter the profound words of Elihu in Job 35:8: "Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man." This verse unveils the complex interplay between human actions and their effects on others, underscoring a…

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Prayer for Righteousness and Reflection on Consequences

O Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I lift my heart and soul unto You, for You are the source of all wisdom and understanding. I come before You, seeking to grasp the profound meaning of Your Word as revealed in Job 35:8 – "Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and…

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Job 35:8 - "Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man."
Job 34:35 - "Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom."
Job 35:16 - "Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge."
Job 35:1 - "Elihu spake moreover, and said,"
Job 35:4 - "I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee."
Job 15:35 - "They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth deceit."
Job 9:35 - "Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me."
Job 35:13 - "Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it."
Job 35:12 - "There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men."
Mark 8:35
Mark 8:35
Job 35:5 - "Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou."
Job 35:2 - "Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?"
Mark 8:35
Mark 8:35
Romans 8:35
"Elihu spake moreover, and said," - Job 35:1
Job 38:35 - "Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are?"
Job 35:10 - "But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;"
"Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom." - Job 34:35
Job 35:7 - "If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?"
Job 35:9 - "By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the oppressed to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty."
Isaiah 35:8-10
Mark 8:27 - 35
Mark 8:27 - 35
Mark 8:27 - 35
Mark 8:27 - 35
Mark 8:27 - 35
Job 35:15 - "But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth it not in great extremity:"