Job 22:21 bbe — Put yourself now in a right relation with him and be at peace: so will you do well in your undertakings.

Bible in Basic English

"Put yourself now in a right relation with him and be at peace: so will you do well in your undertakings."

— Job 22:21, Bible in Basic English

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Job 22 — Context

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Though he made their houses full of good things: but the purpose of the evil-doers is far from me!

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The upright saw it and were glad: and those who had done no wrong made sport of them,

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Saying, Truly, their substance is cut off, and their wealth is food for the fire.

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Put yourself now in a right relation with him and be at peace: so will you do well in your undertakings.

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Be pleased to take teaching from his mouth, and let his words be stored up in your heart.

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If you come back to the Ruler of all, making yourself low before him; if you put evil far away from your tents;

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And put your gold in the dust, even your gold of Ophir among the rocks of the valleys;

Job 22:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 22:21 say?
Job 22:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Put yourself now in a right relation with him and be at peace: so will you do well in your undertakings.”
Where is Job 22:21 in the Bible?
Job 22:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 22, verse 21.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 22:21.
What translation should I read Job 22:21 in?
Job 22:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 22:21?
Job 22:21 reads (BBE): “Put yourself now in a right relation with him and be at peace: so will you do well in your undertakings.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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