although there is no violence in my hands,
and my prayer is pure.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 16:17 in context
Job 16:14–20
14
He breaks me with breach on breach.
He runs at me like a giant.
15
I have sewed sackcloth on my skin,
and have thrust my horn in the dust.
16
My face is red with weeping.
Deep darkness is on my eyelids,
17
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although there is no violence in my hands,
and my prayer is pure.
18
“Earth, don’t cover my blood.
Let my cry have no place to rest.
19
Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven.
He who vouches for me is on high.
20
My friends scoff at me.
My eyes pour out tears to God,
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