Job 6:14-30

14“For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend; So that he does not abandon (turn away from) the fear of the Almighty.

15My brothers have acted deceitfully like a brook, Like the torrents of brooks that vanish,

16Which are dull and dirty because of ice, And into which the snow melts and hides itself;

17When it is warm, they are silent and cease to flow; When it is hot, they vanish from their place.

18The paths of their course wind along, They go up into nothing and perish. [Your counsel is as helpful to me as a dry streambed in the heat of summer.]

19The caravans of Tema looked [for water], The caravans of Sheba waited for them [in vain].

20They were put to shame and disappointed because they had trusted [that they would find water]; They came there and were ashamed.

21Indeed, you have now become like a dried-up stream, You see a terror [believing me to be a victim of the wrath of God] and are afraid [to be compassionate].

22Did I ever say, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Pay a bribe for me from your wealth,’

23Or, ‘Rescue me from the adversary’s hand,’ Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the tyrants’?

24“Teach me, and I will be silent; And show me how I have erred.

25How painful are words of honesty. But what does your argument prove?

26Do you intend to reprove my words [with a convincing argument], When the words of one in despair belong to the wind [and go ignored]?

27You would cast lots (gamble) over the fatherless And bargain away your friend.

28Now please look at me, And see if I lie to your face [for you know that I would not].

29Turn away [from your suspicion], let there be no injustice; Turn away, my righteousness and vindication is still in it.

30Is there injustice or malice on my tongue? Can my palate not discern what is destructive?