Job 7:21

“And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.”

"And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be." - Job 7:21
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What does Job 7:21 mean?

Job 7:21 (KJV) says, "And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away my iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be." This verse, spoken by Job, reflects the deep despair and anguish he feels as he wrestles…

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The Silence of Suffering: Finding Hope in Despair

Job 7:21 (KJV) tells us: "And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be." This verse encapsulates a moment of raw vulnerability and desperation as Job…

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A Prayer for Forgiveness and Understanding

O Sovereign Lord, Eternal in the Heavens, as I come before Your holy presence, I am reminded of the poignant words of Job, echoing through the ages: "And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt…

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Job 21:1 - "But Job answered and said,"
"But Job answered and said," - Job 21:1
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Job 1:21
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Job 34:7 - "What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?"
Job 21:12 - "They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ."
Job 21:8 - "Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes."
Job 21:2 - "Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations."
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Job 1:7
Job 1:7
Job 21:13 - "They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave."
Job 21:18 - "They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away."
Job 18:21 - "Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God."
Job 21:24 - "His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow."
Job 12:21 - "He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty."
Job 21:11 - "They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance."
Job 21:10 - "Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf."
Job 21:16 - "Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me."
Job 40:21 - "He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens."
Job 21:25 - "And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure."
Job 21:32 - "Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb."
Job 24:21 - "He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow."
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