Job 6:16

Those who fear frost, snow will rush over them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In The King James Version

Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:

In Context

15My brethren have disregarded me, like a torrent that passes swiftly through the steep valleys.

17At that time, when they are scattered, they will perish, and when it becomes hot, they will be freed from their place.

Read all of Job 6

Cross References

Job 38:29From whose womb did the ice proceed, and who created the frost from the air?

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Job 6:16