Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘There is certainly no fear of God in this place, so they’ll kill me, because of my wife.’
Job 6:14 - Tree of Life Version “A despairing person should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of Shaddai. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; But he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To him who is about to faint and despair, kindness is due from his friend, lest he forsake the fear of the Almighty. American Standard Version (1901) To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. Common English Bible Are friends loyal to the one who despairs, or do they stop fearing the Almighty? Catholic Public Domain Version He who takes away mercy from his friend, abandons the fear of the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that taketh away mercy from his friend forsaketh the fear of the Lord. |
Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘There is certainly no fear of God in this place, so they’ll kill me, because of my wife.’
When the round of banquet days was completed, Job would send for them and consecrate them. He would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings, according to the number of them all. For Job said, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did everyday.
But I would strengthen you with my mouth and comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
“Have pity on me my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.
Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is confidence in the unfaithful in time of trouble.
“Thus says Adonai-Tzva’ot: ‘Administer true judgment and practice mercy and compassion each to his brother.
But the other one, rebuking him, replied, “Don’t you fear God, since you are under the same sentence?
If one part suffers, all the parts suffer together. If one part is honored, all the parts rejoice together.
Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with indignation?
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you fulfill the Torah of Messiah.
Remember the prisoners as if you were fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you also were suffering bodily.