Job 22:21
What does Job 22:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 22:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Put yourself now in a right relation with him and be at peace: so will you do well in your undertakings.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Acquaint thyself, I pray thee, with Him, And be at peace, Thereby thine increase <FI>is<Fi> good.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Submit thyself then to him, and be at peace: and thereby thou shalt have the best fruits.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Reconcile thyself now with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 57:19
I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.
- Matthew 5:25
Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art with him in the way; lest haply the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
- Psalms 34:10
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; But they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good thing.
- 2 Corinthians 4:6
Seeing it is God, that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
- Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20
We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
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