Job 17:5

Hee that speaketh flattery to his friends, euen the eyes of his children shall faile.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"He who informs against friends for a share {of the spoil,} The eyes of his children also will languish.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
- American Standard Version (1901)

As for him who is false to his friend for a reward, light will be cut off from the eyes of his children.
- Basic English Bible

He that betrayeth friends for a prey -- even the eyes of his children shall fail.
- Darby Bible

He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
- Webster's Bible

He who denounces his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
- World English Bible

For a portion he sheweth friendship, And the eyes of his sons are consumed.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that denounceth his friends for the sake of flattery, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 17:5

17:3 Surety - These words contain, an humble desire to God that he would be his surety, or appoint him a surety who should maintain his righteous cause against his opposers. Strike hands - Be surety to me; whereof that was the usual gesture.

17:4 Hid - Thou hast blinded the minds of my friends: therefore I desire a more wise and able judge. Therefore - Thou wilt not give them the victory over me in this contest, but wilt make them ashamed of their confidence.

17:7 As a shadow - I am grown so poor and thin, that I am not to be called a man, but the shadow of a man.