King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
14 He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me like a giant.
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Again and again he bursts upon me; he rushes at me like a warrior.
15 I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.
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“I have sewed sackcloth over my skin and buried my brow in the dust.
16 My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;
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My face is red with weeping, dark shadows ring my eyes;
17 Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
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yet my hands have been free of violence and my prayer is pure.
18 O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.
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“Earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry never be laid to rest!
19 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.
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Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high.
20 My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
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My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God;
21 O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!
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on behalf of a man he pleads with God as one pleads for a friend.
22 When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return.
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“Only a few years will pass before I take the path of no return.
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