Job 19:16 net — I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth.

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"I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth."

— Job 19:16, NET Bible

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Job 19 — Context

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Job’s Forsaken State“He has put my relatives far from me; my acquaintances only turn away from me.

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My kinsmen have failed me; my friends have forgotten me.

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My guests and my servant girls consider me a stranger; I am a foreigner in their eyes.

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I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth.

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My breath is repulsive to my wife; I am loathsome to my brothers.

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Even youngsters have scorned me; when I get up, they scoff at me.

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All my closest friends detest me; and those whom I love have turned against me.

Job 19:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 19:16 say?
Job 19:16 in the NET Bible reads: “I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth.”
Where is Job 19:16 in the Bible?
Job 19:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 19, 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 19:16.
What translation should I read Job 19:16 in?
Job 19:16 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 19:16?
Job 19:16 reads (NET): “I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth.” 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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