KJV ORIGINAL
Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Have mercy on me, have mercy on me, my friends, because God's hand has struck me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is pleading with his friends to show him compassion because he believes God has brought this suffering upon him.
📚 Historical Context
Job was speaking to his three friends who had come to comfort him but instead spent their time arguing that his suffering must be punishment for hidden sins. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, friends were expected to provide support during times of crisis, but Job's friends had become his accusers. This plea comes after Job has lost his children, wealth, health, and social standing.
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