Job 22:26 kjv — For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

King James Version

"For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God."

— Job 22:26, King James Version

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Job 22 — Context

23

If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.

24

Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.

25

Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.

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For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

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Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.

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Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

29

When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

Job 22:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 22:26 say?
Job 22:26 in the King James Version reads: “For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.”
Where is Job 22:26 in the Bible?
Job 22:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 22, verse 26.
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 22:26.
What translation should I read Job 22:26 in?
Job 22:26 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 22:26?
Job 22:26 reads (KJV): “For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.” 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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