Job 6:14

Translations

Modern

A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

Traditional

To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

Literal

To one despairing from his friends there should be kindness, and the fear of Shaddai he forsakes.

Latin

Qui tollit ab amico suo misericordiam, timorem Domini derelinquit.

Original

Hebrew

English

A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

Notes

Job 6:14–27

Job and his friends might have shared a covenant (special agreement) of loyalty and faith (Hebrew khesed; see Genesis 21:23; Exodus 15:13; 1 Chronicles 16:34). This bond would have made them like brothers, those who protect, and friends he could trust (Job 6:14–15; 6:21–23, 27). If they were in a covenant with one another, Job was accusing his friends of violating their covenant with him.

Job 6:1–7:21

Job responds by criticizing his counselors and questioning God (chapters 6 and 7). He explains his intense words by indicating his deep "grief" or "anguish" (6:2–3; 7:11). Job states that Eliphaz has not provided comfort or sympathy as a friend. Instead, Eliphaz chose to argue about out of date religious or theological ideas.

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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:26
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Hebrews 13:3
Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
2 Corinthians 11:29
Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?
Luke 23:40
But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
Job 15:4
But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him.
Psalm 36:1–3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes.
Job 4:3–5
Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.
Job 19:21
Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.
Job 16:5
But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.

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Book of Job Love

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Afflicted: Duty to The Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Compassion and Sympathy: Exercise Towards: The Afflicted Duty Toward The Afflicted: To Pity Them Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning Sympathy: General Scriptures Concerning

Job 6:14

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