Job 16:5

New International Reader's Version

But what I might say would give you hope. My words of comfort would help you.

Cross References

Job 16:4

If you and I changed places, I could say the same things you are saying. I could make fine speeches against you. I could shake my head at you.

Job 16:6

“If I speak, it doesn’t help me. And if I keep quiet, my pain doesn’t go away.

Job 29:25

I chose the way they should go. I sat as their chief. I lived as a king lives among his troops. I was like someone who comforts those who are sad.

Job 6:14

“A person shouldn’t stop being kind to a friend. Anyone who does that stops showing respect for the Mighty One.

Job 6:25

Honest words are so painful! But your reasoning doesn’t prove anything.

Psalm 27:14

Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart. And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, what if someone is caught in a sin? Then you who live by the Spirit should correct that person. Do it in a gentle way. But be careful. You could be tempted too.