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Job 16:18-20
GOD’S WORD Translation

Job Appeals His Case to Heaven

18 “Earth, don’t cover my blood.
Don’t ever let my cry ⌞for justice⌟ be stopped.
19 Even now, look! My witness is in heaven,
and the one who testifies for me is above,
20 the spokesman for my thoughts.[a]
My eyes drip ⌞with tears⌟ to God

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  1. 16:20 Or “my friends mock me.”
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Job 16:18-20
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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
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