Job 1:20

Conservative English Version

When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshiped God

Cross References

Genesis 37:29

When Reuben returned to the well and did not find Joseph there, he tore his clothes in sorrow.

Genesis 37:34

Jacob mourned for Joseph a long time, and to show his sorrow he tore his clothes and wore sackcloth.

2 Kings 2:12

Elisha saw this and shouted, "Israel's cavalry and chariots have taken my master away!" After Elijah had gone, Elisha tore his clothes in sorrow.

2 Chronicles 7:3

When the crowd of people saw the fire and the LORD's glory, they knelt down and worshiped the LORD. They prayed: "The LORD is good, and his love never ends."

Ezra 9:3

This news made me so angry that I ripped my clothes and tore hair from my head and beard. Then I just sat in shock

Job 1:19

when suddenly a windstorm from the desert blew the house down, crushing all of your children. I am the only one who escaped to tell you."

Job 2:12

When they came near enough to see Job, they could hardly recognize him. And in their great sorrow, they tore their clothes, then sprinkled dust on their heads and cried bitterly.

Exodus 4:31

and everyone believed. They bowed down and worshiped the LORD because they knew that he had seen their suffering and was going to help them.

Jeremiah 7:29

Shave your head bald and throw away the hair. Sing a funeral song on top of a barren hill. You people have made me angry, and I have abandoned you.

Joel 2:13

Don't rip your clothes to show your sorrow. Instead, turn back to me with broken hearts. I am merciful, kind, and caring. I don't easily lose my temper, and I don't like to punish.

Matthew 26:39

Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, don't make me suffer by having me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want."

Deuteronomy 9:18

I bowed down at the place of worship and prayed to the LORD, without eating or drinking for forty days and nights. You had committed a terrible sin by making that idol, and the LORD hated what you had done. He was angry enough to destroy all of you and Aaron as well. So I prayed for you and Aaron as I had done before, and this time the LORD answered my prayers.

Joshua 7:6

Joshua and the leaders of Israel tore their clothes and put dirt on their heads to show their sorrow. They lay facedown on the ground in front of the sacred chest until sunset.

1 Peter 5:6

Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes.