Job 16:5

But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 16:5

BSB
But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
AKJV
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should assuage your grief.
CPDV
I would strengthen you with my mouth, and would move my lips, as if being lenient to you.
ERV
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips should assuage your grief.
NHEB
but I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.
SMT
I will strengthen you with my month, the moving of my lips shall hold back.

Commentary for Job 16:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 16:5
Summary
Job would comfort friends if reversed
Event
Job shows hypothetical kindness
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching