Job 6:14-27

14“A despairing person should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of Shaddai.

15My brothers have acted deceptively, as a seasonal stream, as a torrential stream that overflows

16when darkened by thawing ice, and obscured by snow,

17but when they are scorched, they dry up, and in the heat, they vanish from their place.

18Caravans turn aside from their course; they go up into the wasteland and perish.

19The caravans of Tema looked intently, the travelers of Sheba hoped for them.

20They were distressed because they had been confident; they came so far and were disappointed.

21“Indeed, now you have become nothing; you see a terror and are afraid.

22Have I ever said, ‘Give to me’ or ‘Pay a bribe for me from your wealth’

23or ‘Save me from the enemy’s hand’ or ‘Redeem me from a ruthless hand’?

24“Teach me, and I will be silent; explain to me how I have been wrong.

25Honest words are painful, but what does your arguing prove?

26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind?

27Would you cast lots for an orphan, and barter over your friend?