Job 6:10

Then would this be still my comfort; yea, I would rejoice in my pain while be would not spare: that I have not gainsaid the commands of the Holy One.—

Leeser Tanakh

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

9Yea, that it would please God that he might crush me: that he would let loose his hand, and make an end of me!

11What is my strength, that I should wait? and what my end, that I should yet longer retain my patience?

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:2Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy; for I the Eternal your God am holy.

1 Samuel 2:2There is none holy like the Lord; for there is none beside thee; and there is not any rock like our God.

Job 9:4He is wise of heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and escaped unscathed?

Job 22:22Do but accept instruction from his mouth, and lay up his saying in thy heart.

Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh what is just.

Psalms 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto I ever tell of thy wondrous deeds.

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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