Job 17:5

He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.

Translations

He who denounces his friends [in order to make them] a prey {and} get a share, the eyes of his children shall fail [to find food].

He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.

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

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

He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property– the eyes of his children will fail.

He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.

Al que denuncie a sus amigos por una parte del botìn,
a sus hijos se les debilitarán los ojos.

"He who informs against friends for a share {of the spoil,} The eyes of his children also will languish.

Al que denuncie a sus amigos por una parte del botìn,
A sus hijos se les debilitarán los ojos.

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

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

Flattery does not bild up, but destroys. He may think he is clever, but his children can see through it, lsoing respect for him.

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