11 Are God's consolations not enough for you, words spoken gently to you?

Other Translations of Job 15:11

King James Version

11 Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?

English Standard Version

11 Are the comforts of God too small for you, or the word that deals gently with you?

The Message

11 Are God's promises not enough for you, spoken so gently and tenderly?

New King James Version

11 Are the consolations of God too small for you, And the word spoken gently with you?

New Living Translation

11 "Is God's comfort too little for you? Is his gentle word not enough?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 15:11

Commentary on Job 15:1-16

(Read Job 15:1-16)

Eliphaz begins a second attack upon Job, instead of being softened by his complaints. He unjustly charges Job with casting off the fear of God, and all regard to him, and restraining prayer. See in what religion is summed up, fearing God, and praying to him; the former the most needful principle, the latter the most needful practice. Eliphaz charges Job with self-conceit. He charges him with contempt of the counsels and comforts given him by his friends. We are apt to think that which we ourselves say is important, when others, with reason, think little of it. He charges him with opposition to God. Eliphaz ought not to have put harsh constructions upon the words of one well known for piety, and now in temptation. It is plain that these disputants were deeply convinced of the doctrine of original sin, and the total depravity of human nature. Shall we not admire the patience of God in bearing with us? and still more his love to us in the redemption of Christ Jesus his beloved Son?