Job 6:10

And that this may be my comfort, that afflicting me with sorrow, he spare not, nor I contradict the words of the Holy One.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

9And that he that hath begun may destroy me, that he may let loose his hand, and cut me off?

11For what is my strength, that I can hold out? or what is my end that I should keep patience?

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:2Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: Be ye holy, because I the Lord your God am holy.

1 Samuel 2:2There is none holy as the Lord is: for there is no other beside thee, and there is none strong like our God.

Job 9:4He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath resisted him, and hath had peace ?

Job 22:22Receive the law of his mouth, and lay up his words in thy heart.

Psalms 37:30The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom : and his tongue shall speak judgment.

Psalms 71:17Thou hast taught me, O God, from my youth: and till now I will declare thy wonderful works.

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 →

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