Job 16:16

My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 16:16

BSB
My face is red with weeping, and deep shadows ring my eyes;
AKJV
My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;
CPDV
My face is swollen from weeping, and my eyelids have dimmed my vision.
ERV
My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;
NHEB
My face is red with weeping. Deep darkness is on my eyelids.
SMT
My face became red from weeping, and upon my eye-lashes the shadow of death.

Commentary for Job 16:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 16:16
Summary
Job's face shows grief and impending death
Event
Job faces death alone
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament