Job 16:9 web — He has torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on…

World English Bible

"He has torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me."

— Job 16:9, World English Bible

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Job 16 — Context

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"Though I speak, my grief is not subsided. Though I forbear, what am I eased?

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But now, God, you have surely worn me out. You have made desolate all my company.

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You have shriveled me up. This is a witness against me. My leanness rises up against me. It testifies to my face.

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He has torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me.

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They have gaped on me with their mouth. They have struck me on the cheek reproachfully. They gather themselves together against me.

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God delivers me to the ungodly, and casts me into the hands of the wicked.

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I was at ease, and he broke me apart. Yes, he has taken me by the neck, and dashed me to pieces. He has also set me up for his target.

Job 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 16:9 say?
Job 16:9 in the World English Bible reads: “He has torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me.”
Where is Job 16:9 in the Bible?
Job 16:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 16, verse 9.
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 16:9.
What translation should I read Job 16:9 in?
Job 16:9 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 16:9?
Job 16:9 reads (WEB): “He has torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on 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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