Job 19:20 nasb — "My bone clings to my skin and my flesh, And I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth.

NASB

""My bone clings to my skin and my flesh, And I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth."

— Job 19:20, NASB

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Job 19 — Context

17

"My breath is offensive to my wife, And I am loathsome to my own brothers.

18

"Even young children despise me; I rise up and they speak against me.

19

"All my associates abhor me, And those I love have turned against me.

20

"My bone clings to my skin and my flesh, And I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth.

21

"Pity me, pity me, O you my friends, For the hand of God has struck me.

22

"Why do you persecute me as God does, And are not satisfied with my flesh?

23

"Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book!

Job 19:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 19:20 say?
Job 19:20 in the NASB reads: “"My bone clings to my skin and my flesh, And I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth.”
Where is Job 19:20 in the Bible?
Job 19:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 19, verse 20.
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 19:20.
What translation should I read Job 19:20 in?
Job 19:20 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 19:20?
Job 19:20 reads (NASB): “"My bone clings to my skin and my flesh, And I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth.” 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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