Job 6:14

To him that is ready to faint kindness [should be showed] from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

In Context

13Is it not that I have no help in me, And that wisdom is driven quite from me?

15My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, As the channel of brooks that pass away;

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Cross References

Job 4:3Behold, thou hast instructed many, And thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

Job 16:5[But] I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage [your grief].

Psalms 36:1The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes.

Proverbs 25:19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is [like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

Romans 12:15Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is caused to stumble, and I burn not?

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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