Holy Scripture

Job 6:18

A church father on this verse
“JOB MEANS TO SAY THIS: there is no memory or trace left of my former prosperity. And that is even worse than my misfortune itself. "Oh, that one would indeed weigh the wrath that is upon me and take up my sorrow in a balance together!" And Job now tries to describe his sorrows. "I perceive my food to be loathsome [as…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 6:16-18B

Source: Septuagint

Original

18Thus I also have been deserted of all; And I am ruined, and become an outcast.

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16They who used to reverence me, now have come against me Like snow or congealed ice.

17When it has melted at the approach of heat, it is not known what it was.

— Job 6:18 —

19Behold the ways of the Temanites, Ye that mark the paths of the Sabeans.

20They too that trust in cities and riches Shall come to shame.

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