Job 19:14 kjv — My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.

King James Version

"My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me."

— Job 19:14, King James Version

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Job 19 — Context

11

He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.

12

His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round about my tabernacle.

13

He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.

14

My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.

15

They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an alien in their sight.

16

I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.

17

My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the children’s sake of mine own body.

Job 19:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 19:14 say?
Job 19:14 in the King James Version reads: “My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.”
Where is Job 19:14 in the Bible?
Job 19:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 19, verse 14.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 19:14.
What translation should I read Job 19:14 in?
Job 19:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 19:14?
Job 19:14 reads (KJV): “My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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