Job 16:20

Easy To Read Version

My friend speaks for me\par while my eyes pour out tears to God.\par

Cross References

2 Kings 20:3

“Lord, remember that I have truly served you with all my heart. I have done the things that you say are good.” Then Hezekiah cried very hard.

Job 16:16

My face is red from crying.\par There are dark rings around my eyes.\par

Job 16:21

He speaks to God for me\par like a person {\cf2\super [31]} arguing for his friend.\par

Job 16:4

I also could say the same things you say,\par if you had my troubles.\par I could say wise things against you\par and shake my head at you.\par

Job 16:7

Truly, God, you took away my strength.\par You destroyed my whole family.\par

Job 17:2

People stand around meand laugh at me.I watch them as they teaseand insult me.

Job 17:7

My eyes have become almost blind\par because I am very sad and in great pain.\par My whole body has become very thin,\par like a shadow.\par

Job 19:13

“God has made my brothers hate me.\par I am a stranger to all my friends.\par

Job 23:3

I wish I knew where to find God.\par I wish I knew how to go to God!\par

Psalm 109:4

I loved them,\par but they hate me.\par So now, I am praying to you, God.\par

Psalm 142:2

I will tell the Lord about my problems.\par I will tell the Lord about my troubles.\par

Hebrews 5:7

While Christ lived on earth he prayed to God and asked God for help. God is the One who could save him from death, and Jesus prayed to God with loud cries and tears. And God answered Jesus’ prayers because Jesus was humble and did everything God wanted.