You have seized me— it has become a witness; my leanness rises against me and testifies to my face.
Job 19:20 - Tree of Life Version My bones cling to my skin and my flesh; I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, And I am escaped with the skin of my teeth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition My bone clings to my skin and to my flesh, and I have escaped with the skin or gums of my teeth. American Standard Version (1901) My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, And I am escaped with the skin of my teeth. Common English Bible My bones cling to my skin and flesh; I have escaped by the skin of my teeth. Catholic Public Domain Version Since my flesh has been consumed, my bone adheres to my skin, and only my lips have been left around my teeth. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The flesh being consumed, my bone hath cleaved to my skin, and nothing but lips are left about my teeth. |
You have seized me— it has become a witness; my leanness rises against me and testifies to my face.
My flesh is clothed with maggots and clods of dirt; My skin is broken and festering.
Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my distress. Turn Your ear to me— in the day I call, answer me quickly.
My heart is stricken and withered like grass, so that I even forget to eat my bread.
For Your arrows have sunk deep into me and Your hand has pressed down on me.
Their form has become darker than soot! They are not recognized in the street. Their skin has shriveled on their bones, withered like a tree.
‘Even the dust of your town sticking to our feet, we wipe off as a witness to you. But know this! The kingdom of God has come near.’