Holy Scripture

Job 6:2

A church father on this verse
“This is what Job means, you show wisdom in the misfortunes of other people. Since you are far away from my misfortunes, you admonish me while you experience a peaceful life. This remark is an answer to the words that were said earlier, "You have instructed many." "You have strengthened the feeble knees." "But now misf…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 6:2A-3A

Source: Septuagint

Original

2Oh that one would indeed weigh the wrath that is upon me, And take up my griefs in a balance together!

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1But Job answered and said,

— Job 6:2 —

3And verily they would be heavier than the sand by the seashore: But, as it seems, my words are vain.

4For the arrows of the Lord are in my body, Whose violence drinks up my blood: Whenever I am going to speak, they pierce me.

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