Devine Scripture

Job 16:5

Job chapter 16 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.

Context

v.4I also could speak as ye do; If your soul were in my soul’s stead, I could join words together against you, And shake my head at you.

v.5This passage

v.6Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased?

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.