Job 16:21
that he would maintain the right of a man with God, of a son of man with his neighbor!
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Oh that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!
In Context
20My friends scoff at me. My eyes pour out tears to God,
22For when a few years have come, I will go the way of no return.
Cross References
Job 9:34Let him take his rod away from me. Let his terror not make me afraid;
Job 13:22Then call, and I will answer, or let me speak, and you answer me.
Job 31:35oh that I had one to hear me! Behold, here is my signature! Let the Almighty answer me! Let the accuser write my indictment!
Ecclesiastes 6:10Whatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.
Romans 9:20But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed ask him who formed it, “Why did you make me like this?”
Matthew Henry on Job 16:18-22
Testimony of Conscience; Job's Comfort in Conscious Integrity. ( b. c. 1520.) 17 Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure. 18 O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place. 19 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. 20 My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. 21 O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour! 22 When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return. Job's… Read the whole commentary →