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but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“To him who is afflicted, kindness <i>should be shown</i> by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“For the despairing man <i>there should be</i> kindness from his friend; So that he does not abandon the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend; So that he does not forsake the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For the despairing man <i>there should be</i> kindness from his friend; Lest he forsake the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“For the despairing man lovingkindness <i>should be</i> from his friend; But he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“For the despairing man <i>there should be</i> kindness from his friend; So that he does not abandon (turn away from) the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A despairing man should receive loyalty from his friends, even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A despairing man should receive loyalty from his friends, even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My friends, I am desperate, and you should help me, even if I no longer respect God All-Powerful. * <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To him that is ready to faint kindness should be shewed from his friend; even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"A friend should treat a troubled person kindly, even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In trouble like this I need loyal friends--whether I've forsaken God or not. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The friend shows gracious love for his friend, even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"To the one in despair, kindness should come from his friend even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"To the despairing, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of Shaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To him that is afflicted pity should be shown from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />To a despiser of his friends [is] shame, "" And the fear of the Mighty he forsakes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To a despiser of his friends is shame, And the fear of the Mighty he forsaketh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To him melting, mercy from his friend; and he will forsake the fear of the Almighty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that taketh away mercy from his friend, forsaketh the fear of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He who takes away mercy from his friend, abandons the fear of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A friend owes kindness to one in despair, though he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Those who withhold kindness from a friend forsake the fear of the Almighty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who withholds peace from his friend, forsakes the worship of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He who withholds peace from his neighbor forsakes the worship of The Exalted One<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />To him that is ready to faint kindness is due from his friend, Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Mercy has rejected me; and the visitation of the Lord has disregarded me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/6-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=912" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/6.htm">Job Replies: My Complaint is Just</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me? <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4523.htm" title="4523: lam·mās (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Despairing. From macac; fainting, i.e. disconsolate.">A despairing man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥā·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">should have the kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: mê·rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">of his friend,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ya·‘ă·zō·wḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">even if he forsakes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: wə·yir·’aṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">the fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: šad·day (N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">of the Almighty.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a></span><br />A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Proverbs 18:24</a></span><br />A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a></span><br />And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Luke 10:30-37</a></span><br />Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. / Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. / So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Hebrews 13:3</a></span><br />Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-13</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a></span><br />Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-6.htm">Isaiah 41:6</a></span><br />Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To him that is afflicted pity should be showed from his friend; but he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.</p><p class="hdg">To him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/4-3.htm">Job 4:3,4</a></b></br> Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/16-5.htm">Job 16:5</a></b></br> <i>But</i> I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage <i>your grief</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/19-21.htm">Job 19:21</a></b></br> Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.</p><p class="hdg">is afflicted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/20-11.htm">Genesis 20:11</a></b></br> And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God <i>is</i> not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1-3</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, <i>that there is</i> no fear of God before his eyes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40</a></b></br> But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/2-7.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">Despairing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">Devotion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Due</a> <a href="/job/4-5.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Fainting</a> <a href="/job/5-24.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-39.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Forsakes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">Forsaketh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-7.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/job/2-11.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/job/5-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/job/5-14.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/job/5-15.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/job/3-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/esther/2-22.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/job/5-17.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Withholds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/24-4.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/job/8-3.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/6-26.htm">Despairing</a> <a href="/job/15-4.htm">Devotion</a> <a href="/job/36-17.htm">Due</a> <a href="/job/23-16.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/job/22-7.htm">Fainting</a> <a href="/job/6-21.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/9-27.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-17.htm">Forsakes</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Forsaketh</a> <a href="/job/6-27.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/job/6-15.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/job/7-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/10-12.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/job/20-22.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/job/6-23.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/job/12-5.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/job/8-3.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/6-20.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/job/10-12.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/job/38-12.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/job/7-11.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/job/12-15.htm">Withholds</a><div class="vheading2">Job 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-1.htm">Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-8.htm">He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-14.htm">He reproves his friends of unkindness.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A despairing man</b><br>This phrase refers to someone who is in deep distress or suffering. In the context of the Book of Job, Job himself is the despairing man, having lost his wealth, health, and family. The Hebrew word used here can imply a sense of hopelessness or being overwhelmed by circumstances. This sets the stage for understanding the depth of Job's emotional and spiritual turmoil.<p><b>should have the kindness of his friend</b><br>The expectation of kindness from a friend highlights the importance of compassion and support in times of suffering. In ancient Near Eastern culture, friendship was a sacred bond, and loyalty was highly valued. The lack of kindness from Job's friends, who instead accuse him of wrongdoing, contrasts with the biblical ideal of friendship seen in <a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a>, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."<p><b>even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty</b><br>This phrase acknowledges the possibility of a person in despair turning away from their reverence or fear of God. In Job's case, his suffering leads him to question God's justice and presence. The "fear of the Almighty" is a central theme in wisdom literature, emphasizing a life lived in awe and respect for God. Despite Job's questioning, the narrative ultimately affirms his integrity and faith. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of grace, where Jesus Christ offers compassion and salvation even to those who have strayed, as seen in the parable of the prodigal son (<a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. His account is set in the land of Uz.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz.htm">Eliphaz</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him but ends up accusing him of wrongdoing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_almighty.htm">The Almighty (God)</a></b><br>The central divine figure in the Book of Job, whose sovereignty and justice are explored throughout the account.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer comfort but instead challenge his integrity and understanding of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_compassionate_friendship.htm">The Importance of Compassionate Friendship</a></b><br>True friendship is marked by kindness and support, especially during times of despair. Friends should offer comfort and understanding, not judgment or condemnation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_empathy_in_relationships.htm">The Role of Empathy in Relationships</a></b><br>Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of others. In times of suffering, offering empathy can be a powerful source of comfort and healing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maintaining_faith_amidst_trials.htm">Maintaining Faith Amidst Trials</a></b><br>Even when someone struggles with their faith, as Job did, friends should remain supportive and compassionate, helping to restore and encourage rather than criticize.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_words.htm">The Impact of Words</a></b><br>Words have the power to heal or harm. In moments of despair, choose words that uplift and encourage rather than those that wound or discourage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_love_in_our_actions.htm">Reflecting God's Love in Our Actions</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to reflect God's love through our actions, demonstrating kindness and support to those in need, just as God shows compassion to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_skeptical_theism_say_on_divine_hiddenness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental health?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_if_one_rejects_belief_in_god.htm">What does being rescued from mud and mire mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_job_see_god_as_ruthless.htm">In Job 10:16, why does Job perceive God as a ruthless adversary when other parts of the Bible portray Him as compassionate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer.htm">If God wants to protect His people, why does He allow the righteous to suffer at the hands of the wicked?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">But he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.</span>--It is difficult to determine the precise relation of dependent clauses in an archaic language like the Hebrew; but the Authorised Version is, at all events, not correct here, the sense rather being, "Even to one that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty;" or, perhaps, better still, "lest he should forsake;" or, "he may even forsake," &c.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To him that is afflicted pity should be showed from his friend</span>. Job begins here the third head of his reply to Eliphaz, in which he attacks him and his companions. The first duty of a comforter is to compassionate his afflicted friend, to condole with him, and show his sympathy with his sufferings. This is what every one looks for and expects as a matter of course. But Job has looked in vain. He has received no pity, no sympathy. Nothing has been offered him but arguments. And what arguments! How do they touch the point? How are they anything more than a venting of the speaker's own self-righteousness? Let them fairly consider his case, and point out to him where he has been blamable<span class="cmt_word">. But he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty</span>; rather, <span class="accented">even though he forsake the fear of the Almighty</span>, or <span class="accented">else might he forsake the fear of the Almighty.</span> Job certainly does not mean to admit that he has renounced the fear of God, and become an apostate from religion; but only to assert, either, that, even had he done so, his friends ought still to have shown him kindness, or else that their not showing him kindness is the very way to drive him to apostasy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/6-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A despairing man</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמָּ֣ס</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4523.htm">Strong's 4523: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fainting, disconsolate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[should have] the kindness</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his friend,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרֵעֵ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rê·‘ê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even if he forsakes</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲזֽוֹב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·zō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> </span><span class="str2">To loosen, relinquish, permit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fear</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִרְאַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yir·’aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Almighty.</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁדַּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šad·day)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Almighty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/6-14.htm">OT Poetry: Job 6:14 To him who is ready to faint (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/6-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 6:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 6:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/6-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 6:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 6:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>