KJV ORIGINAL
My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My relatives have abandoned me, and my close friends have forgotten all about me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing the deep pain of being abandoned by the people closest to him - his family and friends have turned away when he needed them most.
📚 Historical Context
Job was speaking during his time of intense suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, family and close friends were expected to provide support during times of crisis, making their abandonment particularly devastating. This verse comes from Job's response to his friend Bildad, as Job defends his integrity while describing the complete isolation he feels.
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