Job 19:16

KJV

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

— Job 19:16, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Job Chapter 19 connects to 3 cross-references. Job delivers one of the most poignant speeches in the book, cataloguing how God has surrounded him with darkness, stripped his glory, and alienated family and friends. Amid this desolation he utters the famous declaration of hope: 'I know that …

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Other Translations

ASV

I call unto my servant, and he giveth me no answer, ThoughI entreat him with my mouth.

YLT

To my servant I have called, And he doth not answer, With my mouth I make supplication to him.

BBE

At my cry my servant gives me no answer, and I have to make a prayer to him.

Cross References