Job 16:18

O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.

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Other Translations for Job 16:18

BSB
O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest.
AKJV
O earth, cover not you my blood, and let my cry have no place.
CPDV
O earth, do not conceal my blood, nor let my outcry find a hiding place in you.
ERV
O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no resting place.
NHEB
"Earth, do not cover my blood. Let my cry have no place to rest.
SMT
O earth, thou wilt not cover my blood; and shall there not be place for my cry?

Commentary for Job 16:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 16:18
Summary
Job pleads earth witnesses his death
Place
Earth
Event
Job calls earth to witness
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prayer