Job 19:16

I called my servant, and he did not respond; I pleaded with him with my own mouth.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

15The inhabitants of my house and my maidservants treat me just as if I were a stranger, and I have been like a sojourner in their eyes.

17My wife has shuddered at my breath, and I have begged the sons of my loins.

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Cross References

Job 1:19when suddenly a severe wind rushed forth from a region of the desert and shook the four corners of the house, which collapsed and crushed your children, and they are dead; and I alone escaped to tell you.”

Matthew Henry on Job 19:9-23

Job Complains of God's Displeasure; Job Complains of His Friends. ( b. c. 1520.) 8 He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths. 9 He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head. 10 He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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