Job 16:18

Conservative English Version

If I should die, I beg the earth not to cover my cry for justice.

And so, I'll put you under a curse. Because you killed Abel and made his blood run out on the ground, you will never be able to farm the land again.

Don't forgive the mean and evil way they have insulted the builders."

though I am not violent, and my prayers are sincere.

Even now, God in heaven is both my witness and my protector.

without listening when they beg for mercy.

Please, LORD, hear my prayer and give me the understanding that comes from your word.

"No matter how much you pray, I won't listen. You are too violent.

The LORD will come out to punish everyone on earth for their sins. And when he does, those who did violent crimes will be known and punished.

Land of Judah, I am the LORD. Now listen to what I say!

The people of Jerusalem murdered innocent people in the city and didn't even try to cover up the blood that flowed out on the hard ground.