Job 6:15

"“To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty."

Key Reflection

This verse underscores the importance of compassion and understanding among friends, especially during times of suffering or spiritual struggle. It highlights that even when a person has strayed from their faith, kindness from a friend remains essential.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

My brethren -To wit, the three friends who had come to condole with him. He uses the language of brethren, to intimate what he had a right to expect from them. It is common in all languages to give the name brethren to friends. Have dealt deceitfully -That is, I have been sadly disappointed. I looked for the language of condolence and compassion; for something to cheer my heart, and to uphold me in my trials - as weary and thirsty travelers look for water and are sadly disappointed when they come to the place where they expected to find it, and find the stream dried up.

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