Job 17:5
He who delivereth up his friends as a prey,—The eyes of his children shall fail.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
In Context
4Behold, thou hast blinded their understanding; Therefore thou wilt not suffer them to prevail.
6He made me the by-word of the people; Yea, I have become their abhorrence.
Cross References
Job 32:21I will not be partial to any man's person, Nor will I flatter any man.
Proverbs 20:19He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore associate not with him who keepeth open his lips.
Lamentations 4:17Still did our eyes fail, looking for help in vain; On our watch-tower did we watch for a nation that could not save us.
Matthew Henry on Job 17:2-10
Deplorable Condition of Job; The Improvement of Job's Troubles. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. 2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? 3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me? 4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them. 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. 6 He hath made me… Read the whole commentary →