Job 6:18
The caravans turn aside to them on their way; They go up into the desert, and perish.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
In Context
17As soon as they flow forth, they vanish; When the heat cometh, they are dried up from their place.
19The caravans of Tema look for them; The companies of Sheba expect to see them;
Cross References
Jeremiah 10:24Chasten me, O Jehovah, but in measure; Not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing!
Matthew Henry on Job 6:15-22
14 To him that is afflicted pity should be showed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. 15 My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away; 16 Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid: 17 What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place. 18 The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish. 19 The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.… Read the whole commentary →