Job 2:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

For seven days and nights, they sat silently on the ground beside him, because they realized what terrible pain he was in.

Cross References

Genesis 1:5

and named the light “Day” and the darkness “Night”. Evening came and then morning—that was the first day.

Genesis 1:8

and named it “Sky”. Evening came and then morning—that was the second day.

Genesis 50:10

After crossing the River Jordan and reaching Atad's threshing place, Joseph made everyone mourn and weep seven days for his father.

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

Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard this, I sat down and cried. Then for several days, I mourned; I went without eating to show my sorrow, and I prayed:

Job 3:1

Finally, Job cursed the day of his birth

Job 4:2

Please be patient and listen to what I have to say.

Psalm 77:4

Because of you, Lord God, I can't sleep. I am restless and can't even talk.

Isaiah 3:26

The city will mourn and sit in the dust, emptied of its people.

Isaiah 47:1

City of Babylon, you are delicate and untouched, but that will change. Surrender your royal power and sit in the dust.

Lamentations 2:10

Zion's leaders are silent. They just sit on the ground, tossing dust on their heads and wearing sackcloth. Her young women can do nothing but stare at the ground.

Ezekiel 3:15

When I was back with the others living at Abib Hill near the River Chebar, I sat among them for seven days, shocked at what had happened to me.