Job 6:14

Mercy has rejected me; and the visitation of the Lord has disregarded me.

Brenton Septuagint

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

13Or have I not trusted in him? but help is far from me.

15My nearest relations have not regarded me; they have passed me by like a failing brook, or like a wave.

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Cross References

Job 4:3For whereas thou hast instructed many, and hast strengthened the hands of the weak one,

Job 16:5And would there were strength in my mouth, and I would not spare the movement of my lips.

Psalms 36:1A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be envious of them that do iniquity.

Proverbs 25:19The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.

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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