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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />If anyone denounces their friends for reward, the eyes of their children will fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They betray their friends for their own advantage, so let their children faint with hunger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property— the eyes of his children will fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that speaketh flattery to <i>his</i> friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who speaks flattery to <i>his</i> friends, Even the eyes of his children will fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He who informs against friends for a share <i>of the spoils,</i> The eyes of his children also will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He who informs against friends for a share <i>of the spoil,</i> The eyes of his children also shall languish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who informs against friends for a share <i>of the spoil</i>, The eyes of his children also will come to an end.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He who denounces <i>and</i> informs against his friends for a share <i>of the spoil,</i> The eyes of his children will also languish <i>and</i> fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a man informs on his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They have condemned me, just to benefit themselves; now blind their children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that denounceth his friends for a prey, even the eyes of his children shall fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />(Whoever turns in friends to get their property should have his children's eyesight fail.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the old proverb someone betrays his friends for money, and his children suffer for it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now as for the one who testifies against his friends to take their property, even the eyes of his children will fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If a man denounces his friends for personal gain, the eyes of his children will fail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He who denounces his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who denounces his friends for plunder, even the eyes of his children will fail. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For a portion he shows friendship, "" And the eyes of his sons are consumed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For a portion he sheweth friendship, And the eyes of his sons are consumed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will commence evils for a position, and the eyes of his sons shall be consumed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He promiseth a prey to his companions, and the eyes of his children shall fail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He promises prey to his companions, but the eyes of his sons will grow faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For a share of property he informs on friends, while the eyes of his children grow dim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who denounce friends for reward— the eyes of their children will fail.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When a friend behaves insolently toward his friend, even the eyes of his children shall fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a friend will be lifted up over his friend, also the eyes of their sons will be darkened<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He that denounceth his friends for the sake of flattery, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He shall promise mischief to <i>his</i> companions: but <i>their</i> eyes have failed for <i>their</i> children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/17-5.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=2630" 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/17.htm">Job Prepares for Death</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>You have closed their minds to understanding; therefore You will not exalt them. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: yag·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">If a man denounces</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘îm (N-mp) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">his friends</a> <a href="/hebrew/2506.htm" title="2506: lə·ḥê·leq (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Portion, tract, territory. From chalaq; properly, smoothness; also an allotment.">for a price,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: wə·‘ê·nê (Conj-w:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of his children</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: tiḵ·le·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">will fail.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>He has made me a byword among the people, a man in whose face they spit.…<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/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9</a></span><br />With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5-6</a></span><br />Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. / For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a></span><br />For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Jeremiah 9:4</a></span><br />“Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-21.htm">Matthew 10:21</a></span><br />Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a></span><br />While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19</a></span><br />Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-30</a></span><br />After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2</a></span><br />They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a></span><br />Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Proverbs 20:19</a></span><br />He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-10.htm">Matthew 24:10</a></span><br />At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Psalm 28:3</a></span><br />Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that speaks flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.</p><p class="hdg">He that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-21.htm">Job 32:21,22</a></b></br> Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2,3</a></b></br> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: <i>with</i> flattering lips <i>and</i> with a double heart do they speak… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Proverbs 20:19</a></b></br> He that goeth about <i>as</i> a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.</p><p class="hdg">the eyes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a></b></br> Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God <i>am</i> a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth <i>generation</i> of them that hate me;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-65.htm">Deuteronomy 28:65</a></b></br> And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/11-12.htm">1 Kings 11:12</a></b></br> Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: <i>but</i> I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/21-20.htm">Betrayeth</a> <a href="/job/8-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/job/17-1.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/job/17-1.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/job/21-31.htm">Denounces</a> <a href="/job/17-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/14-11.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">Flattery</a> <a href="/job/16-21.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/job/16-20.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-6.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-33.htm">Languish</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/job/9-26.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/job/5-24.htm">Property</a> <a href="/job/15-34.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-31.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Share</a> <a href="/job/12-8.htm">Sheweth</a> <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/job/12-19.htm">Spoil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Betrayeth</a> <a href="/job/19-17.htm">Children</a> <a href="/job/18-13.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/job/18-16.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/job/21-31.htm">Denounces</a> <a href="/job/17-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/21-10.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/job/32-21.htm">Flattery</a> <a href="/job/36-33.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/job/19-14.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/job/29-4.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Languish</a> <a href="/job/20-29.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/job/24-5.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/job/31-7.htm">Property</a> <a href="/job/20-29.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/job/18-4.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/job/32-17.htm">Share</a> <a href="/job/36-9.htm">Sheweth</a> <a href="/job/33-2.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/job/29-17.htm">Spoil</a><div class="vheading2">Job 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/17-1.htm">Job appeals from men to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/17-6.htm">The unmerciful dealing of men with the afflicted may astonish, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/17-9.htm">but not discourage the righteous</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/17-11.htm">His hope is not in life, but in death</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'; 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In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, loyalty to friends and family was paramount, and betrayal was seen as a grave sin. The act of denouncing friends for personal gain echoes the actions of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (<a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a>). This connection underscores the timeless nature of the warning against placing monetary gain above relationships and moral duty. The phrase also reflects the broader biblical principle that God values truth and loyalty, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a>, which emphasizes the importance of a friend who loves at all times.<p><b>the eyes of his children will fail</b><br>This part of the verse suggests a generational consequence for the actions of the father, a common theme in the Old Testament where the sins of one generation can affect the next (<a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a>). The "eyes of his children will fail" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the loss of hope or future prospects, indicating that the consequences of betrayal and moral failure extend beyond the individual to impact their descendants. This reflects the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a>, where actions have long-term consequences. The imagery of failing eyes may also symbolize a lack of vision or understanding, suggesting that the children may suffer from a lack of moral guidance or spiritual insight due to the father's actions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel but often misinterpret his situation and accuse him of wrongdoing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing and ultimately restores him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's faithfulness, initiating his trials.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_betrayal.htm">The Consequences of Betrayal</a></b><br>Betraying friends for personal gain can lead to dire consequences, not only for the betrayer but also for their descendants. This highlights the importance of integrity and loyalty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteousness.htm">The Importance of Righteousness</a></b><br>Upholding righteousness and truth is crucial, even when faced with personal loss or gain. Job's steadfastness serves as a model for maintaining integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_impact_of_sin.htm">Generational Impact of Sin</a></b><br>Our actions can have lasting effects on future generations. This calls for careful consideration of how our decisions impact others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a></b><br>While human justice may fail, God's justice prevails. Trusting in God's ultimate judgment can provide comfort and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_greed.htm">Guarding Against Greed</a></b><br>The temptation to prioritize material gain over relationships can lead to spiritual blindness and moral failure. Christians are called to value relationships over wealth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_infants_enter_heaven_after_death.htm">Is looking at a woman considered sinful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_main_theme_of_the_chosen.htm">What causes evil to exist in the world?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'lust_of_the_eyes'_mean.htm">What does 'lust of the eyes' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">He that speaketh flattery to his friends.</span>--The three words thus rendered are, from their very brevity, most obscure. Literally, they run: <span class= "ital">for a portion he will tell friends. </span>But what is the meaning of this? Some render, "He denounceth his friends for a prey," <span class= "ital">i.e., such </span>is the conduct of Job's friends towards Job. Others understand it, "He would say, friends should take their part," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>any one who would undertake to be surety for me would naturally expect my friends to share the responsibility; but so far from this, the eyes of his sons would fail in looking for it; they would never see it.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that speaketh flattery to his friends</span>; rather, he <span class="accented">that denounceth his friends for a prey.</span> Job means to accuse his "comforters" of so acting. By their persistent belief in his grievous wickedness they give him up, as it were, for a prey to calamity, which they pronounce him to have deserved on account of his secret sins. <span class="cmt_word">Even the eyes of his children shall fail</span>. Whoever so acts shall be punished, not only in his own person, but also in the persons of his descendants (comp. <a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/17-5.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">If a man denounces</span><br /><span class="heb">יַגִּ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(yag·gîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his friends</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵעִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(rê·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<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">for a price,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭חֵלֶק</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥê·leq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2506.htm">Strong's 2506: </a> </span><span class="str2">Portion, tract, territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֵינֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his children</span><br /><span class="heb">בָנָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will fail.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּכְלֶֽנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tiḵ·le·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/17-5.htm">Job 17:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/17-5.htm">OT Poetry: Job 17:5 He who denounces his friends (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/17-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 17:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 17:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/17-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 17:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 17:6" /></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>