17 Though there be no wickedness in [a]mine hands, and my prayer [b]be pure.

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. Job 16:17 Signifying, that he is not able to comprehend the cause of this his grievous punishment.
  2. Job 16:17 That is, unfeigned, and without hypocrisy.
  3. 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.
  4. Job 16:19 Though man condemn me, yet God is witness of my cause.

17 yet my hands have been free of violence(A)
    and my prayer is pure.(B)

18 “Earth, do not cover my blood;(C)
    may my cry(D) never be laid to rest!(E)
19 Even now my witness(F) is in heaven;(G)
    my advocate is on high.(H)

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