Job 16:16 cpdv — I have sewn sackcloth over my skin, and I have covered my body with ashes.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I have sewn sackcloth over my skin, and I have covered my body with ashes. "

— Job 16:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 16 — Context

13

I, who once was wealthy, am now crushed. He has grabbed me by my neck; he has broken me and has placed me before him as a sign.

14

He has surrounded me with his lances. He has severely wounded my lower back, he has not been lenient, and he has poured out my organs upon the earth.

15

He has cut me with wound after wound. He has rushed upon me like a giant.

16

I have sewn sackcloth over my skin, and I have covered my body with ashes.

17

My face is swollen from weeping, and my eyelids have dimmed my vision.

18

These things I have endured without iniquity in my hand, while I held pure prayers before God.

19

O earth, do not conceal my blood, nor let my outcry find a hiding place in you.

Job 16:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Job 16:16 say?
Job 16:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I have sewn sackcloth over my skin, and I have covered my body with ashes. ”
Where is Job 16:16 in the Bible?
Job 16:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 16, verse 16.
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 16:16.
What translation should I read Job 16:16 in?
Job 16:16 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 16:16?
Job 16:16 reads (CPDV): “I have sewn sackcloth over my skin, and I have covered my body with ashes. ” 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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