New English Translation

Job 16:13-20 New English Translation (NET)

13. his archers surround me.Without pity he pierces my kidneysand pours out my gall on the ground.

14. He breaks through against me, time and time again;he rushes against me like a warrior.

15. I have sewed sackcloth on my skin,and buried my horn in the dust;

16. my face is reddened because of weeping,and on my eyelids there is a deep darkness,

17. although there is no violence in my handsand my prayer is pure.

18. “O earth, do not cover my blood,nor let there be a secret place for my cry.

19. Even now my witness is in heaven;my advocate is on high.

20. My intercessor is my friendas my eyes pour out tears to God;