Job 16:5
What does Job 16:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 16:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I might give you strength with my mouth, and not keep back the comfort of my lips.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I might harden you with my mouth, And the moving of my lips might be sparing.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I would comfort you also with words, and would wag my head over you.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890[But] I would encourage you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips should assuage [your pain].
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Galatians 6:1
Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
- Job 6:14
To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
- Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
- Job 4:3
Behold, thou hast instructed many, And thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
- Psalms 27:14
Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.
- Proverbs 27:9
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
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