Job 16:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief. I would strengthen you with my mouth - Mr. Good translates thus: -

"With my own mouth will I overpower you,

Till the quivering of my lips shall fail;"

for which rendering he contends in his learned notes. This translation is countenanced by the Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions.

Job 16:5

5 But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.