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I know sometimes I feel like I am Shackled and alone, but this verse helps me remember God sees everything and all things work for the glory of God.

The Bible mentions that "all things work for the glory of God" in Romans 8:28 and 1 Corinthians 10:31. Romans 8:28 states, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God."

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The passage Job 33:11 in the New King James Version (NKJ) reads:

"He puts my feet in the stocks, He watches all my paths."

This verse is part of Elihu's speech to Job. In this section, Elihu is summarizing what he understands to be Job's complaints against God. Job had been suggesting that God was treating him as an enemy or criminal, and Elihu is paraphrasing Job's words.

The imagery of having one's feet put in stocks refers to a form of punishment or restraint used in ancient times. Stocks were wooden frames that confined a person's feet (and sometimes hands), restricting their movement. The second part about watching all paths suggests surveillance or scrutiny.

In context, this verse represents Job's feeling that God was restricting him unfairly and watching him with suspicion. This comes during Elihu's lengthy response to Job, where he attempts to defend God's justice and wisdom against Job's complaints about his suffering.

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