Job 16:5

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Galatians 6:1

And brothers, if a man is overtaken in some transgression, ye the spiritual, restore such in a spirit of meekness, looking to thyself lest thou also be tempted.

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Proverbs 27:9

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart, so [too] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

Psalm 27:14

Wait for LORD. Be strong, and let thy heart take courage. Yea, wait thou for LORD.

Job 29:25

I chose out their way, and sat [as] chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as a man who comforts the mourners.

Job 6:14

To him who is ready to faint, kindness [should be] from his friend, even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

Job 16:4

I 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.

Job 16:6

Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged, and though I forbear, what am I eased?

Job 6:25

How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what does it reprove?