Job 19:16

I called my servant, and he gave me no answer, I entreated him with my own mouth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15They that dwelt in my house, and my maidservants have counted me a stranger, and I have been like an alien in their eyes.

17My wife hath abhorred my breath, and I entreated the children of my womb.

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Cross References

Job 1:19A violent wind came on a sudden from the side of the desert, and shook the four corners of the house, and it fell upon thy children and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to fell thee.

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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