Bible verse
But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
Job 16:5 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 16.
1 Then Job answered:
2 “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.
3 Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?
4 I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.
5 But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
6 Even if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I hold back, how will it go away?
7 Surely He has now exhausted me; You have devastated all my family.
8 You have bound me, and it has become a witness; my frailty rises up and testifies against me.
9 His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes.
KJV
[But] I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage [your grief].
ASV
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.
ERV
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips should assuage your grief.
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