He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 17 of Job. Job dresses in mourning and states that his prayer is pure while his eyes continue to weep. He calls for a witness in heaven who can testify to his case. The image of the heavenly witness extends his desire for mediation and shows that, although he feels attacked, he still expects an authority capable of recognizing his innocence.
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Compare Job 17:5 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Es rühmt wohl einer seinen Freunden die Ausbeute; aber seiner Kinder Augen werden verschmachten.
El que denuncia lisonjas a sus prójimos, Los ojos de sus hijos desfallezcan.
On invite ses amis au partage du butin, Et l'on a des enfants dont les yeux se consument.
Di chi parla fra gli amici per lusinga Anche gli occhi de’ figliuoli saranno consumati.
O que denuncia os seus amigos, a fim de serem despojados, também os olhos de seus filhos desfalecerão.
控告 朋友為了分享產業的, 他兒女的眼睛要失明。
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