King James Version
Job 6:14 in the King James Version says “To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. is afflicted:...” — study this verse from Job chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. is afflicted: Heb. melteth”
Job 6:14 · KJV
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass? of brass: Heb. brasen?
Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me?
To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. is afflicted: Heb. melteth
My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;
Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
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“pity”
H2617kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
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