Job 16:5

Bible in Basic English (1941)

I might give you strength with my mouth, and not keep back the comfort of my lips.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 4:3-4 : 3 Truly, you have been a helper to others, and you have made feeble hands strong; 4 He who was near to falling has been lifted up by your words, and you have given strength to bent knees.
  • Job 6:14 : 14 He whose heart is shut against his friend has given up the fear of the Ruler of all.
  • Job 29:25 : 25 I took my place as a chief, guiding them on their way, and I was as a king among his army. ...
  • Ps 27:14 : 14 Let your hope be in the Lord: take heart and be strong; yes, let your hope be in the Lord.
  • Prov 27:9 : 9 Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.
  • Prov 27:17 : 17 Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.
  • Isa 35:3-4 : 3 Make strong the feeble hands, give support to the shaking knees. 4 Say to those who are full of fear, Be strong and take heart: see, your God will give punishment; the reward of God will come; he himself will come to be your saviour.
  • Gal 6:1 : 1 Brothers, if a man is taken in any wrongdoing, you who are of the Spirit will put such a one right in a spirit of love; keeping watch on yourself, for fear that you yourself may be tested.

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    8 It has come up as a witness against me, and the wasting of my flesh makes answer to my face.

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    1 And Job made answer and said,

    2 Such things have frequently come to my ears: you are comforters who only give trouble.

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    18 Sorrow has come on me! my heart in me is feeble.

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  • Job 23:4-6
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  • Job 21:2
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    2 Give attention with care to my words; and let this be your comfort.

  • Job 32:20
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    20 Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.

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    28 My soul is wasted with sorrow; give me strength again in keeping with your word

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