Job 6:14

Anyone who isn't kind to a friend has given up respecting the Almighty.

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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

13How can I help myself now that any chance of success is ripped away from me?

15My brothers have acted as deceptively as a desert stream, rushing waters in the desert that vanish.

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Cross References

Job 4:3You've certainly encouraged many people and supported those who are weak.

Job 16:5I could build you up by my mouth speaking words; the movement of my lips would ease your pain.

Psalms 36:1Evil speaks to the wicked, deep down in their minds, for in their eyes they have no need to respect God.

Proverbs 25:19Trusting in unreliable people in times of trouble is like eating with a broken tooth or walking on a bad foot.

Romans 12:15Be happy with those who are happy; cry with those who are crying.

2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I don't feel weak too? Who is led into sin, and I don't burn up?

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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