Devine Scripture

Job 19:16

Job chapter 19 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15They that dwell in my house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an alien in their sight.

v.16This passage

v.17My breath is strange to my wife, And my supplication to the children of mine own mother.

Cross references

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

  • Job 1:15

    and the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away: yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

  • Job 1:19

    and, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.