Scripture · Old Testament

Job 6:12

Job 6:12 is verse 12 of Job chapter 6, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?

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

Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of bronze?

Job 6:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible

10 It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

11 What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?

12 Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?

13 Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?

14 A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Job 40:18
His bones are tubes of bronze; his limbs are rods of iron.

Job 41:24
His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone!