KJV ORIGINAL
I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If I were in your situation, I would turn to God and place my case in His hands.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is advising that when facing troubles, the best response is to seek God and trust Him with our problems.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Eliphaz's first speech to Job, one of Job's three friends who came to comfort him after he lost his children, wealth, and health. Eliphaz is offering what he considers wise counsel, suggesting that Job should humble himself before God and seek divine help rather than questioning or complaining about his suffering.
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