Job 16:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 16:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 16:20 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. scorn me: Heb. are my scorners" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 16:20 — KJV
“My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. scorn me: Heb. are my scorners”
— Job 16:20 (KJV)
Job 16:20 in Context — About the Book of Job
Job is the Bible's deepest wrestle with undeserved suffering. A blameless man loses everything, sits in ashes, and refuses easy answers — from his friends or himself. God answers from the whirlwind not with explanations but with Himself, and Job's fortunes are restored double.
Cross-References for Job 16:20
“It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day. affliction: or, tears: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with Job 16:20: mine, eye, tears
“But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. leave...: Heb. make not my soul bare”
Shares key themes with Job 16:20: mine, eye, god
“Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! Oh...: Heb. Who will give my head, etc”
Shares key themes with Job 16:20: mine, eye, tears
“Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets. Then...: or, And thou wilt see her that is mine enemy, and cover her with shame shall she...: Heb. she shall be for a treading down”
Shares key themes with Job 16:20: mine, eye, god
“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. with...: Heb. to thee”
Shares key themes with Job 16:20: eye, god, heb
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