18 O earth, cover not thou my [a]blood, and let my crying find no place.

19 For lo, now my [b]witness is in the heaven, and my record is on high.

20 My friends [c]speak eloquently against me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 16:18 Let my sin be known if I be such a sinner as mine adversaries accuse me, and let me find no favor.
  2. Job 16:19 Though man condemn me, yet God is witness of my cause.
  3. Job 16:20 Use painted words instead of true consolation.

18 “Earth, do not cover my blood;(A)
    may my cry(B) never be laid to rest!(C)
19 Even now my witness(D) is in heaven;(E)
    my advocate is on high.(F)
20 My intercessor(G) is my friend[a](H)
    as my eyes pour out(I) tears(J) to God;

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  1. Job 16:20 Or My friends treat me with scorn