Job 6:10

But it still comforts me to know, making me happy through the never-ending pain, that I have never rejected the words of God.

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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

9that God would be willing to crush me to death, that he would just let me die!

11Why should I go on waiting when I don't have the strength? Why should I keep going when I don't know what is going to happen to me?

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:2“Tell all the Israelites: You must be holy because I am holy; I am the Lord your God.

1 Samuel 2:2There's no one holy like the Lord—no one apart from you, no Rock like our God!

Job 9:4God is so wise and so powerful that no one could challenge him and win.

Job 22:22Listen to what he tells you and keep his words in mind.

Psalms 37:30People who do right give good advice, explaining what is fair.

Psalms 71:17God, you have taught me since I was young, and I still tell others about all the wonderful things you do.

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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