Job 19:16

I called my servant, and he hearkened not; 1 And my mouth entreated him. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15As for my household, and my maidservants, 1 I was a stranger before them. 1

17And I besought my wife, 1 And earnestly entreated the sons of my concubines. 1

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Cross References

Job 1:19Suddenly a great wind came on from the desert, and caught the four corners of the house, 1 And the house fell upon thy children, and they are dead; 1 And I have escaped alone, and am come to tell thee. 1

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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