Job 6:10
So might it still be my comfort, And I might exult in the anguish he would not spare,—That I had not concealed the sayings of the Holy One.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
9That it would please GOD to crush me, That he would set free his hand, and cut me off!
11What is my strength, that I should hope? Or what mine end, that I should prolong my desire?
Cross References
Leviticus 19:2Speak unto all the assembly of the sons of Israel and thou shalt say unto them—Holy, shall ye be,—For holy, am I—Yahweh—your God
1 Samuel 2:2There is none holy like Yahweh, Nay! there, is none, except Thee, Nor, is, there a rock, like our God.
Job 9:4Wise in heart, and alert in vigour, What man hath hardened himself against him, and prospered!
Job 22:22Accept, I beseech thee, from his mouth—instruction,—and lay up his sayings in thy heart.
Psalms 37:30The mouth of a righteous man, softly uttereth wisdom, and, his tongue, speaketh justice:
Psalms 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youthful days, And, hitherto, have I been wont to tell of thy wonders;
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 →