Job 19:17
I am repulsive to my wife, and I am loathsome to my own brothers.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the children’s sake of mine own body.
In Context
16I call my servant, but he doesn't reply. I have to beg him!
18Even young children despise me; when I stand up they ridicule me.
Cross References
Job 17:1“My spirit is crushed; my life is extinguished; the grave is ready for me.
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 →