Devine Scripture

Job 16:17

Job chapter 16 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure.

Context

v.16My face is red with weeping, And on my eyelids is the shadow of death;

v.17This passage

v.18O earth, cover not thou my blood, And let my cry have noresting-place.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 11:14

    If iniquity be in thy hand, put it far away, And let not unrighteousness dwell in thy tents.

  • Psalms 44:17

    All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.

  • Isaiah 59:6

    Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands.

  • 1 Timothy 2:8

    I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

  • Job 31:1

    I made a covenant with mine eyes; How then should I look upon a virgin?

  • Job 15:20

    The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, Even the number of years that are laid up for the oppressor.