Job 19:20

Since my flesh has been consumed, my bone adheres to my skin, and only my lips have been left around my teeth.

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In The King James Version

My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.

In Context

19Those who were sometimes my counselors, treat me like an abomination; and he whom I valued the most has turned against me.

21Have mercy on me, have compassion on me, at least you my friends, because the hand of the Lord has touched me.

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Cross References

Job 7:5My flesh is clothed with particles of rottenness and filth; my skin is dried up and tightened.

Job 33:19Likewise, he rebukes by sorrow in bed, and he causes all of his bones to become weak.

Psalms 32:3Sing to him a new song. Sing psalms to him skillfully, with loud exclamation.

Psalms 102:3He forgives all your iniquities. He heals all your infirmities.

Psalms 102:6The Lord accomplishes mercies, and his judgment is for all who patiently endure injuries.

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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