What does Job 16:20 mean?

Job 16:20 highlights themes such as sorrow, scorn, prayer when read in context.

How should I apply Job 16:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.

18O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.

19Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.

20My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.

21O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!

22When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return.

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Psalm 56:8
Both verses express deep sorrow and the act of pouring out one's heart to God.