Job 16:5

World English Bible (2000)

but I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 4:3-4 : 3 Behold, you have instructed many, you have strengthened the weak hands. 4 Your words have supported him who was falling, You have made firm the feeble knees.
  • Job 6:14 : 14 "To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
  • Job 29:25 : 25 I chose out their way, and sat as chief. I lived as a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners.
  • Ps 27:14 : 14 Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. By David.
  • Prov 27:9 : 9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
  • Prov 27:17 : 17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
  • Isa 35:3-4 : 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. 4 Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong. Don't be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. He will come and save you.
  • Gal 6:1 : 1 Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted.

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