Job 5:19
In six troubles he shall deliver thee, and in the seventh, evil shall not touch thee.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
In Context
18For he woundeth, and cureth: he striketh, and his hands shall heal.
20In famine he shall deliver thee from death: and in battle, from the hand of the sword.
Cross References
Psalms 34:20Many are the afflictions of the just; but out of them all will the Lord deliver them.
Psalms 91:3For he hath delivered me from the snare of the hunters: and from the sharp word.
Proverbs 6:16Six things there are, which the Lord hateth, and the seventh his soul detesteth:
Isaiah 43:2When thou shalt pass through the waters, I will be with thee, and the rivers shall not cover thee: when thou shalt walk in the fire, thou shalt not be burnt, and the flames shall not burn in thee:
Daniel 3:25He answered, and said: Behold I see four men loose, and walking in the midst of the fire, and there is no hurt in them, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
1 Corinthians 10:13Let no temptation take hold on you, but such as is human. And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able: but will make also with temptation issue, that you may be able to bear it.
Matthew Henry on Job 5:18-27
17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: 18 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. 19 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. 20 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. 21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh. 22 At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh:… Read the whole commentary →