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Read Full Chapter (Job 6) Job 6:17-18 KJV
"What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place. The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish."
Job Chapter 6, Verse 17-18
Job 6:17-18 in Context (Verses 14–21 KJV)
14
To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.*
15
My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;
16
Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
17
What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.***
18
The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
19
The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.
20
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
21
For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid.**