Job 6:12
My strength is not the strength of stones, nor is my flesh made of bronze.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
In Context
11For what is my strength, that I may continue? Or what is my goal, so that I may act patiently?
13Behold, there is no help for me in myself, and my loved ones also have withdrawn from me.
Cross References
Job 40:18Behold, he will drink a river and not be amazed, and he has confidence that the Jordan could flow into his mouth.
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 →