Only prayer God promises to answer. God told Joshua that there was still much to be done in claiming possession. Some think Jabez was younger son in family. Had to fight to establish claim. Willing to do his part, but success only if Lord's hand with man.
Worldly man goes in own strength.
Sees no need to look beyond own wisdom, will. A. Difference in experiencing evil, grieved by it. Grieved when evil injures instead of benefits. Way of transgressor hard. A faithful God, depend on Him.