Job 16:19
Even now, lo! in the heavens, is my witness,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.
In Context
18O earth! do not cover my blood, and let there be no place for mine outcry.
Cross References
Genesis 31:50If thou oppress my daughters, or if thou take wives besides my daughters,—there may be no man with us—see! God, be witness betwixt me, and thee!
Job 25:2Dominion and dread, are with him, who causeth prosperity among his lofty ones;
Romans 1:9For God is, my witness,—unto whom I am rendering divine service in my spirit, in the glad message of his Son,—how incessantly, I am making mention of you
2 Corinthians 1:23But, I, call upon God, as a witness, against my own soul,—that, to spare you, not yet, have I come unto Corinth:
1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time were we found, using words of flattery,—even as ye know, nor a pretext for greed—God, is witness!
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 →