Job 21:6
At the very thought of it my flesh is shaking with fear.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
In Context
5Take note of me and be full of wonder, put your hand on your mouth.
7Why is life given to the evil-doers? why do they become old and strong in power?
Cross References
Psalms 77:3\77:2\In the day of my trouble, my heart was turned to the Lord: my hand was stretched out in the night without resting; my soul would not be comforted.
Psalms 119:120My flesh is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.
Lamentations 3:20My soul still keeps the memory of them; and is bent down in me.
Matthew Henry on Job 21:2-7
The Reply of Job to Zophar. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 But Job answered and said, 2 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. 3 Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on. 4 As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled? 5 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth. 6 Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh. Job here recommends himself, both his case and his discourse, both what he… Read the whole commentary →