Job 17:5
He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.In other versions
He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
ASV
As for him who is false to his friend for a reward, light will be cut off from the eyes of his children.
BBE
He that betrayeth friends for a prey -- even the eyes of his children shall fail.
DBY
He who denounces his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
WEB
For a portion he sheweth friendship, And the eyes of his sons are consumed.
YLT
He that speaks flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
ENG
He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
WBT
If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail.
BSB
In context
3Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?
4For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.
5He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
6He hath made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret.
7Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow.