Job 6:17
At that time, when they are scattered, they will perish, and when it becomes hot, they will be freed from their place.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
In Context
16Those who fear frost, snow will rush over them.
18The paths of their steps are entangled; they will walk in vain and will perish.
Cross References
1 Kings 17:1And Elijah the Tishbite, from the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord lives, the God of Israel, in whose sight I stand, there shall not be dew or rain during these years, except by the words of my mouth.”
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 →