20 Surely [a]our substance is hid: but the fire hath devoured the remnant of [b]them.

21 Therefore acquaint thyself, I pray thee, [c]with him, and make peace: thereby thou shalt have prosperity.

22 Receive, I pray thee, the law of his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 22:20 That is, the state and preservation of the godly, is hid under God’s wings.
  2. Job 22:20 Meaning, of the wicked.
  3. Job 22:21 He exhorteth Job to repentance, and to return to God.

20 ‘Surely our foes are destroyed,(A)
    and fire(B) devours their wealth.’

21 “Submit to God and be at peace(C) with him;(D)
    in this way prosperity will come to you.(E)
22 Accept instruction from his mouth(F)
    and lay up his words(G) in your heart.(H)

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