KJV ORIGINAL
Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Surely it is right to say to God, 'I have accepted your discipline, and I will not sin anymore.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse suggests it's appropriate to tell God that we've learned from His correction and promise not to repeat our mistakes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu's speech to Job, where the younger man is trying to defend God's justice and explain why people suffer. Elihu argues that suffering often serves as God's discipline to teach people and turn them away from wrongdoing. He's presenting what he believes would be the proper response when someone recognizes God's corrective hand in their difficulties.
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