“"I do not care to oppose your words," Job says. "It seems to me, in fact, that I have committed nothing resembling what you say. I don't state this openly. I simply say that I am suffering punishments that go beyond what human nature can endure. The vastness of my temptations extends far beyond what human bodies can a…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 6:10A
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10Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
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In context
8Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!
9Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
— Job 6:10 —
11What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?
12Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?