Job 17:5
He promises prey to his companions, but the eyes of his sons will grow faint.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
In Context
4You have set their heart far from discipline; therefore, they will not be praised.
6He has posted me like a proverb to the people, and I am an example in their presence.
Cross References
Exodus 20:5You shall not adore them, nor shall you worship them. I am the Lord your God: strong, zealous, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the sons to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,
1 Kings 11:12Yet truly, I will not do it in your days, for the sake of your father David. From the hand of your son, I will tear it away.
Job 32:21I will not esteem the reputation of a man, and I will not equate God with man.
Proverbs 20:19Do not become involved with him who reveals mysteries, and who walks deceitfully, and who enlarges his lips.
Lamentations 4:17AIN. While we were still standing, our eyes failed, expecting help for us in vain, when we looked attentively toward a nation that was not able to save.
Matthew Henry on Job 17:2-10
Deplorable Condition of Job; The Improvement of Job's Troubles. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. 2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? 3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me? 4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them. 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. 6 He hath made me… Read the whole commentary →