Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 16:18
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Berean Standard Bible
O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest.
King James Version
O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.
World English Bible
“Earth, don’t cover my blood. Let my cry have no place to rest.
American Standard Version
O earth, cover not thou my blood, And let my cry have no [resting]-place.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 16
16 My face is red with weeping, and deep shadows ring my eyes;
17 yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure.
18 O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest.
19 Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high.
20 My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.
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