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you have strengthened faltering knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Your words have supported those who were falling; you encouraged those with shaky knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Your words have upheld him who was stumbling, and you have made firm the feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your words have upheld him who was stumbling, And you have strengthened the feeble knees;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Your words have helped the stumbling to stand, And you have strengthened feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Your words have helped the tottering to stand, And you have strengthened feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Your words have helped the tottering to stand, And you have strengthened feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Your words have helped the stumbling to stand, And you have encouraged feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Your words have helped the one who was stumbling to stand, And you have strengthened feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your words have steadied the one who was stumbling and braced the knees that were buckling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your words have steadied the one who was stumbling and braced the knees that were buckling. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thy words have upholden him that was falling, And thou hast made firm the feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />have guided and encouraged many in need. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast confirmed the feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When someone stumbled, you lifted him up with your words. When knees were weak, you gave them strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When someone stumbled, weak and tired, your words encouraged him to stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A word from you has supported those who have stumbled, and has strengthened faltering knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your words have supported those who stumbled, and you have strengthened the knees that gave way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Your words have supported him who was falling, You have made firm the feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy words have upheld him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Your words have supported him who was falling, you have made the feeble knees firm. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Your words raise up the stumbling one, "" And you strengthen bowing knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The stumbling one do thy words raise up, And bowing knees thou dost strengthen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy words will raise up the weak and thou wilt strengthen the bent knees.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thy words have confirmed them that were staggering, and thou hast strengthened the trembling knees: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Your words have reassured the wavering, and you have fortified the trembling knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your words have upheld the stumbler; you have strengthened faltering knees. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your words have supported those who were stumbling, and you have made firm the feeble knees.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Your words have upheld the weak, and you have strengthened the feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Should not your words lift up the afflicted and you should strengthen the shaky knees?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thy words have upholden him that was falling, And thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and hast supported the failing with words, and hast imparted courage to feeble knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/4-4.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=551" 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/4.htm">Eliphaz: The Innocent Prosper</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4405.htm" title="4405: mil·le·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- A word, speech, utterance. From malal">Your words</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: yə·qî·mūn (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">have steadied</a> <a href="/hebrew/3782.htm" title="3782: kō·wō·šêl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To stumble, stagger, totter. A primitive root; to totter or waver; by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall.">those who stumbled;</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: tə·’am·mêṣ (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">you have braced</a> <a href="/hebrew/1290.htm" title="1290: ū·ḇir·ka·yim (Conj-w:: N-fd) -- The knee. From barak; a knee.">the knees</a> <a href="/hebrew/3766.htm" title="3766: kō·rə·‘ō·wṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate.">that were buckling.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>But now trouble has come upon you, and you are weary. It strikes you, and you are dismayed.…<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="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Isaiah 35:3-4</a></span><br />Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-12.htm">Hebrews 12:12-13</a></span><br />Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees. / Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm">Proverbs 12:25</a></span><br />Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.<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="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1-2</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. / 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="/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1-2</a></span><br />We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.<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="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a></span><br />A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-6.htm">Isaiah 41:6-7</a></span><br />Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!” / The craftsman encourages the goldsmith, and he who wields the hammer cheers him who strikes the anvil, saying of the welding, “It is good.” He nails it down so it will not be toppled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">1 Samuel 23:16</a></span><br />And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a></span><br />Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a></span><br />Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">1 Corinthians 14:3</a></span><br />But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your words have upheld him that was falling, and you have strengthened the feeble knees.</p><p class="hdg">upholden.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-14.htm">Psalm 145:14</a></b></br> The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all <i>those that be</i> bowed down.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></b></br> There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise <i>is</i> health.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Proverbs 16:23,24</a></b></br> The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips… </p><p class="hdg">feeble knees.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Isaiah 35:3,4</a></b></br> Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/5-6.htm">Daniel 5:6</a></b></br> Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/12-12.htm">Hebrews 12:12</a></b></br> Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Bending</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Bowing</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Braced</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/exodus/6-30.htm">Faltering</a> <a href="/job/4-3.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/job/2-9.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/job/3-12.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/job/3-8.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/job/3-17.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/job/4-3.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-9.htm">Stumbled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-4.htm">Stumbling</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-15.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/daniel/10-10.htm">Tottering</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Upheld</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Upholden</a> <a href="/job/4-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/15-32.htm">Bending</a> <a href="/job/9-13.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/psalms/17-11.htm">Bowing</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Braced</a> <a href="/job/4-13.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/exodus/6-30.htm">Faltering</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/job/11-15.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/job/26-2.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/job/15-12.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/job/19-12.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/job/4-15.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/job/5-26.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/8-20.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/psalms/9-3.htm">Stumbled</a> <a href="/job/18-12.htm">Stumbling</a> <a href="/job/24-23.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/psalms/62-3.htm">Tottering</a> <a href="/job/36-17.htm">Upheld</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Upholden</a> <a href="/job/6-3.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Job 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/4-1.htm">Eliphaz reproves Job that the innocent do not suffer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/4-7.htm">He teaches God's judgments to be not for the righteous, but for the wicked.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/4-12.htm">His fearful vision to humble the excellency of creatures before God.</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 context of Job, Eliphaz is acknowledging Job's past role as a source of wisdom and comfort to others. Biblically, the importance of words is emphasized in <a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm">Proverbs 12:25</a>, which states that "anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad." The imagery of steadying those who stumble can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual or moral support, akin to how Jesus is described as the Word who provides guidance and strength (<a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1</a>). Historically, the role of a wise counselor was highly valued in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where oral tradition and spoken wisdom were primary means of teaching and support.<p><b>you have braced the knees that were buckling.</b><br>This phrase continues the metaphor of providing strength and support. The imagery of bracing knees suggests offering physical and emotional stability to those who are weak or faltering. In <a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Isaiah 35:3</a>, a similar exhortation is given: "Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees." This connection underscores a biblical theme of offering support to the weary and downtrodden. Culturally, the act of bracing or supporting someone was a sign of compassion and community responsibility. In a typological sense, this can be seen as a reflection of Christ's role as the one who strengthens and upholds believers, as seen in <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz_the_temanite.htm">Eliphaz the Temanite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz begins his first speech, attempting to explain Job's suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz is identified as a Temanite, suggesting he is a man of wisdom and understanding.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_suffering_of_job.htm">The Suffering of Job</a></b><br>The context of this verse is within the larger account of Job's trials, where he loses his wealth, children, and health, prompting his friends to visit and discuss the reasons for his suffering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>The Book of Job is structured as a series of dialogues between Job and his friends, exploring themes of suffering, justice, and divine sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words have the power to uplift and strengthen those who are weak or discouraged. As believers, we are called to use our words to build up others, just as Job did.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a></b><br>Job's example shows the importance of being a source of encouragement within our communities. We should strive to be a support system for those who are struggling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_past_strengths.htm">Reflecting on Past Strengths</a></b><br>Eliphaz reminds Job of his past role as an encourager. In times of personal trial, reflecting on how God has used us in the past can provide hope and perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_friends_in_suffering.htm">The Role of Friends in Suffering</a></b><br>The presence of Job's friends, despite their flawed counsel, underscores the importance of community and companionship in times of suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_resilience.htm">Spiritual Resilience</a></b><br>Just as Job's words once strengthened others, we are reminded to seek spiritual resilience through God's Word, which can steady us in our own times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_4_conflict_with_ancient_altruism.htm">Does the overwhelmingly negative view of human nature in Job 4 conflict with archaeological or historical evidence of altruistic behavior in ancient societies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_job_4_contradict_psalms.htm">Why does Job 4 seem to contradict other biblical teachings, such as the Book of Psalms, that the righteous can and do suffer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_a_wise_god_allow_suffering.htm">In Job 9:4, how can an all-powerful God allow innocent suffering if He is truly wise and mighty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_eliphaz_claim_innocents_don't_perish.htm">In Job 4:7, how could Eliphaz assert that no innocent person has ever perished when history shows countless examples of righteous people suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thy words have upholden him that was falling</span>. Many a man, just on the point of falling, has been stopped in time by thy wise words and good advice to him. This is a strong testimony to Job's kindliness of heart, and active sympathy with sufferers during the period of his prosperity. <span class="cmt_word">And thou hast strengthened the feeble knees</span>; literally, <span class="accented">the bowing knees - </span> those that were just on the point of collapsing and giving way through exhaustion or feebleness (comp. <a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Isaiah 35:3</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/4-4.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">Your words</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלֶּ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(mil·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4405.htm">Strong's 4405: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a discourse, a topic</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have steadied</span><br /><span class="heb">יְקִימ֣וּן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·qî·mūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who stumbled,</span><br /><span class="heb">כּ֭וֹשֵׁל</span> <span class="translit">(kō·wō·šêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3782.htm">Strong's 3782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To totter, waver, to falter, stumble, faint, fall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and have made firm</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּאַמֵּֽץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·’am·mêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be stout, strong, bold, alert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the knees</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִרְכַּ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇir·ka·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1290.htm">Strong's 1290: </a> </span><span class="str2">The knee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that were buckling.</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּרְע֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(kō·rə·‘ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3766.htm">Strong's 3766: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/4-4.htm">Job 4:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/4-4.htm">OT Poetry: Job 4:4 Your words have supported him who was (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/4-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 4:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 4:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/4-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 4:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 4:5" /></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>