It is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to keep safe until that day what he has entrusted to me.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was reviled (insulted), he did not revile in return. When he suffered he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously.

1 Peter 4:19

Let them also that suffer according to the will of God commend themselves in well doing to a faithful Creator.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Job 5:8

I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:

Seek

Jonah 2:1

Unto god

Bible References

Seek

But if you will look to God and plead with the Almighty,

Agree with God, and be at peace. In this way good will come to you.

Jacob was frightened and worried. He divided the people who were with him into two groups. He also divided his sheep, goats, cattle, and camels.

When he experienced distress, he begged Jehovah his God to be kind and humbled himself in front of the God of his ancestors.

Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.

([Psalm of Asaph]) My cry goes to God! Indeed, I cry to God for help, and he listened to me.

Then Jonah prayed to Jehovah his God from inside the fish's belly.

Unto god

Dedicate your life to Jehovah. Trust him, and he will act on your behalf.

When he was reviled (insulted), he did not revile in return. When he suffered he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously.

Let them also that suffer according to the will of God commend themselves in well doing to a faithful Creator.