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Job 22:21

Conflict and reconciliationPeaceRepentanceGod's presence

19 The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them:

20 ‘Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire has consumed their excess.’

Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.

22 Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.

23 If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored. If you remove injustice from your tents

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.
KJV
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
WEB
“Acquaint yourself with him now, and be at peace. By it, good will come to you.
ASV
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee.
DARBY
Reconcile thyself now with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
BLB
Make yourself of use now, and be at peace with Him; with these [things] will come to you good.
ÅB
Forlik deg nå med ham, så vil du få fred! Og så skal lykke times deg.
OTB
“Bli kjent med Ham og vær i fred;
dermed vil det gode komme til deg.
B1930
Forlik dig nu med ham, så vil du få fred! Og så skal lykke times dig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Chronicles 28:9

    As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

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  • Isaiah 27:5

    Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me— yes, let them make peace with Me.”

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  • Philippians 4:7

    And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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  • Psalms 34:10

    Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

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  • Ephesians 2:14–17

    For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

    Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

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  • John 17:3

    Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

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  • Acts 10:36

    He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

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