Job 6:10
And may this be my consolation, that in afflicting me with sorrow, although he might not be lenient with me, I still do not contradict the words of the Holy One.
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In Context
9and that he who, at first, had crushed me, will let loose his hand and cut me down?
11For what is my strength, that I may continue? Or what is my goal, so that I may act patiently?
Cross References
Leviticus 19:2Speak to the entire assembly of the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: Be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.
1 Samuel 2:2Nothing is holy as the Lord is holy. For there is no other beside you. And nothing is strong as our God is strong.
Job 9:4He is understanding in heart and mighty in strength; who has resisted him and yet had peace?
Job 22:22Accept the law from his mouth, and place his words in your heart.
Psalms 71:17May his name be blessed forever; may his name remain before the sun. And all the tribes of the earth will be blessed in him. All nations will magnify him.
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 →