Holy Scripture
Job 4:12
A church father on this verse
“In the present case Eliphaz wants to suggest, in my opinion, that Job has often spoken such words either, perhaps, to drive others to jealousy or with a different intention. You that ask such questions, see whom you resemble. Indeed, if Eliphaz has spoken so in these circumstances without obtaining forgiveness, it wil…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
12But if there had been any truth in thy words, None of these evils would have befallen thee. Shall not mine ear receive excellent revelations from him?
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10The strength of the lion, and the voice of the lioness, And the exulting cry of serpents are quenched.
11The old lion has perished for want of food, And the lions’ whelps have forsaken one another.
— Job 4:12 —
13But as when terror falls upon men, With dread and a sound in the night,
14Horror and trembling seized me, And caused all my bones greatly to shake.