Job 4:4
Your words have supported him who was falling; 1 you have made feeble knees firm. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
In Context
3See, you have instructed many; 1 you have strengthened weak hands. 1
5But now trouble has come to you, and you are weary; 1 it touches you, and you are troubled. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 12:18The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, 1 but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 1
Proverbs 25:11Apples of gold in settings of silver 2 is a word spoken in the right situation. 1
Isaiah 50:4The Lord Yahweh has given me a tongue as one of those who are taught, 1 so that I speak a sustaining word to the weary one; 1 he wakes me morning by morning; he awakens my ear to hear like those who are taught. 1
2 Corinthians 2:7So now rather than punishment, you should forgive and comfort him. Do this so that he is not overwhelmed by too much sorrow.
1 Thessalonians 5:14We exhort you, brothers: Warn the disorderly, encourage the discouraged, help the weak, and be patient toward all.
Matthew Henry on Job 4:2-7
The Address of Eliphaz. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, 2 If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking? 3 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. 4 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees. 5 But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled. 6 Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the… Read the whole commentary →