Job 16:15

New Century Version

“I have sewed rough cloth over my skin to show my sadness and have buried my face in the dust.

Cross References

Genesis 37:34

Then Jacob tore his clothes and put on rough cloth to show that he was upset, and he continued to be sad about his son for a long time.

1 Kings 21:27

After Elijah finished speaking, Ahab tore his clothes. He put on rough cloth, fasted, and even slept in the rough cloth to show how sad and upset he was.

Job 19:9

He has taken away my honor and removed the crown from my head.

Job 30:19

He throws me into the mud, and I become like dirt and ashes.

Psalm 69:11

When I wear clothes of sadness, they joke about me.

Psalm 7:5

If I have, let my enemy chase me and capture me. Let him trample me into the dust and bury me in the ground.Selah

Psalm 75:10

He will take all power away from the wicked, but the power of good people will grow.

Psalm 75:5

Don’t try to use your power against heaven. Don’t be stubborn.’ ”

Isaiah 22:12

The Lord God All-Powerful told the people to cry and be sad, to shave their heads and wear rough cloth.

Lamentations 3:29

He should bow down to the ground; maybe there is still hope.

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah prayed: “The Lord has filled my heart with joy; I feel very strong in the Lord. I can laugh at my enemies; I am glad because you have helped me!

1 Samuel 2:10

The Lord destroys his enemies; he will thunder in heaven against them. The Lord will judge all the earth. He will give power to his king and make his appointed king strong.”