Job 6:14

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“To a despiser of his friends <FI>is<Fi> shame, And the fear of the Mighty he forsaketh.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Job 6:14 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 20:11Abraham replied, “I thought to myself, ‘Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my wife.’
  2. Job 4:3Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.
  3. Job 15:4But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him.
  4. Job 16:5But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
  5. Job 19:21Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.
  6. Psalms 36:1An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes.
  7. Proverbs 17:17A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
  8. Proverbs 25:19Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
  9. Luke 23:40But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
  10. Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
  11. 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
  12. 2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?
  13. Galatians 6:2Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
  14. Hebrews 13:3Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.

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