Job 16:10 bbe — Their mouths are open wide against me; the blows of his bitter words are falling on my face; all of them come together…

Bible in Basic English

"Their mouths are open wide against me; the blows of his bitter words are falling on my face; all of them come together in a mass against me."

— Job 16:10, Bible in Basic English

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Job 16 — Context

7

But now he has overcome me with weariness and fear, and I am in the grip of all my trouble.

8

It has come up as a witness against me, and the wasting of my flesh makes answer to my face.

9

I am broken by his wrath, and his hate has gone after me; he has made his teeth sharp against me: my haters are looking on me with cruel eyes;

10

Their mouths are open wide against me; the blows of his bitter words are falling on my face; all of them come together in a mass against me.

11

God gives me over to the power of sinners, sending me violently into the hands of evil-doers.

12

I was in comfort, but I have been broken up by his hands; he has taken me by the neck, shaking me to bits; he has put me up as a mark for his arrows.

13

His bowmen come round about me; their arrows go through my body without mercy; my life is drained out on the earth.

Job 16:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 16:10 say?
Job 16:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Their mouths are open wide against me; the blows of his bitter words are falling on my face; all of them come together in a mass against me.”
Where is Job 16:10 in the Bible?
Job 16:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 16, verse 10.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 16:10.
What translation should I read Job 16:10 in?
Job 16:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 16:10?
Job 16:10 reads (BBE): “Their mouths are open wide against me; the blows of his bitter words are falling on my face; all of them come together in a mass against me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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