Job 6:15
Job 6:15
My brothers have dealt deceitfully as a brook, as the stream of brooks that pass away.
The pain of being betrayed by family members is deeply expressed here, as the psalmist compares his brothers to a fleeting brook—something that seems reliable but ultimately disappoints. This verse speaks to the anguish of betrayal, particularly when it comes from those who should be the closest to us—family. Family ties are often expected to be unbreakable, but when trust is broken, the wound can run deeper than any other. The imagery of a stream that passes away reflects how fleeting and unreliable these relationships can feel when deceit enters the picture. The sense of loss is not just in the relationship but also in the ideal of family loyalty and trust. For those who have experienced betrayal by a loved one, this verse validates the pain and sorrow that comes with such disillusionment. Yet, it also calls us to reflect on the importance of healing, forgiveness, and God’s ability to restore broken relationships.
Proverbs 18:24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Micah 7:5
Do not trust in a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend.
Romans 12:17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Matthew 24:9
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.