Job 6:14 “A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he fo…”

Job 6:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that is in miserie, ought to be comforted of his neighbour: but men haue forsaken the feare of the Almightie.

Darby Translation

For him that is fainting kindness [is meet] from his friend; or he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

Young's Literal Translation

To a despiser of his friends [is] shame, And the fear of the Mighty he forsaketh.

Bible in Basic English

He whose heart is shut against his friend has given up the fear of the Ruler of all.

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Cross references

“To him”

Proverbs 17:17 Galatians 6:2 1 Corinthians 12:26 Romans 12:15 2 Corinthians 11:29 Hebrews 13:3

Proverbs 17:17 · BSB

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Galatians 6:2 · BSB

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:26 · BSB

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Romans 12:15 · BSB

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

2 Corinthians 11:29 · BSB

Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?

Hebrews 13:3 · BSB

Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.

“he forsaketh”

Luke 23:40 Psalm 36:1–3 Genesis 20:11

Luke 23:40 · BSB

But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?

Psalm 36:1–3 · BSB

An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes.

Genesis 20:11 · BSB

Abraham replied, “I thought to myself, ‘Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my wife.’

Also

Job 15:4

Job 15:4 · BSB

But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?

15But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,

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