Job 6:10
And be it still my consolation, yea, let me exult (in pain that does not spare), that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
9Even that it would please God to crush me, that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
11What is my strength that I should wait? And what is my end that I should be patient?
Cross References
Leviticus 19:2Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, and say to them, Ye shall be holy, for I LORD your God am holy.
1 Samuel 2:2There is none holy as LORD, for there is none besides thee, neither is there any rock like our God.
Job 9:4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against him, and prospered?
Job 22:22Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thy heart.
Psalms 37:30The mouth of a righteous man talks of wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Psalms 71:17O God, thou have taught me from my youth, and I have declared thy wondrous works until now.
Matthew Henry on Job 6:9-14
8 Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for! 9 Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off! 10 Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. 11 What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life? 12 Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass? 13 Is not my help in me?… Read the whole commentary →