What does Job 6:14 mean?

Job 6:14 highlights themes such as friendship, affliction, compassion when read in context.

How should I apply Job 6:14 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

12Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?

13Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me?

14To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

15My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;

16Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:

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Galatians 6:2
Paul encourages bearing one another's burdens, resonating with Job's call for pity.
Proverbs 17:17
This verse emphasizes the importance of friends in times of trouble, similar to Job's plea.
Matthew 25:40
Jesus teaches about compassion for the needy, paralleling Job's desire for support.