Job 6:18
The camel-trains go out of their way; they go up into the waste and come to destruction.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
In Context
17Under the burning sun they are cut off, and come to nothing because of the heat.
19The camel-trains of Tema were searching with care, the bands of Sheba were waiting for them:
Cross References
Jeremiah 10:24O Lord, put me right, but with wise purpose; not in your wrath, or you will make me small.
Matthew Henry on Job 6:15-22
14 To him that is afflicted pity should be showed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. 15 My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away; 16 Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid: 17 What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place. 18 The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish. 19 The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.… Read the whole commentary →