Job 16:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.”
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“But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“I might harden you with my mouth, And the moving of my lips might be sparing.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Job 16:5 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 4:3Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.
- Job 6:14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
- Job 6:25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
- Job 29:25I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.
- Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
- Proverbs 27:9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
- Proverbs 27:17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
- Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
- Galatians 6:1Brothers, 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.
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