Job 6:14

"To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend;even to him who forsakes the fear of 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

13Isn't it that I have no help in me,That wisdom is driven quite from me?

15My brothers have dealt deceitfully as a brook,as the channel of brooks that pass away;

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Cross References

Job 4:3Behold, you have instructed many,you have strengthened the weak hands.

Job 16:5but I would strengthen you with my mouth.The solace of my lips would relieve you.

Psalms 36:1For the Chief Musician. By David, the servant of the Lord.An oracle is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked:"There is no fear of God before his eyes."

Proverbs 25:19Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of troubleis like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.

Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble, and I do not burn with indignation?

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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