Job 19:13

He has put my brothers far from me, and my friends have withdrawn from me like strangers.

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In The King James Version

He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.

In Context

12His troops have gathered together, and they have made their way to me, and they have besieged my tabernacle all around.

14My kinsmen have forsaken me, and those who knew me, have forgotten me.

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Cross References

Job 6:20They have been thrown into confusion, just as I had hoped; they have even come to me and are overwhelmed with shame.

Job 16:7But what can I do? When I am speaking, my grief will not be quiet; and if I am quiet, it will not withdraw from me.

Psalms 31:11Rejoice in the Lord and exult, you just ones, and glory, all you upright of heart.

Psalms 38:11Remove your scourges from me.

Matthew Henry on Job 19:9-23

Job Complains of God's Displeasure; Job Complains of His Friends. ( b. c. 1520.) 8 He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths. 9 He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head. 10 He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree. 11 He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies. 12 His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round about my… Read the whole commentary →

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