Job 6:18

They wind about in the paths of their course, they go off into the waste and perish.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.

In Context

17At the time they diminish, they are dried up; when heat affecteth them, they vanish from their place:

19The caravans of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba counted on them:

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Cross References

Jeremiah 10:24Jehovah, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

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 →

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