Job 6:14
“"To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.”
— Job 6:14
About this verse
Job 6:14 comes from the book of Job, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is ash heap. These words are attributed to Job. The dominant emotion in this verse is lonely, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the poem genre of biblical literature. Key themes include friendship, compassion, loyalty. Notable phrases: kindness should be shown; ready to faint. This verse contains a command.
Speaker
Job
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
lonely
Type
poem
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