Job 19:16

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I call to my servant, but he does not answer; I must plead with him with my own mouth.

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  • Job 1:15-17 : 15 when the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who escaped to tell you.' 16 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, 'The fire of God fell from the heavens and burned up the sheep and the servants, and I am the only one who escaped to tell you.' 17 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, 'The Chaldeans formed three raiding parties, swept down on the camels, and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who escaped to tell you.'
  • Job 1:19 : 19 when suddenly a mighty wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them, and they are dead. I am the only one who escaped to tell you.'

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  • 7Behold, I cry out, 'Violence!' but I am not answered; I call for help, but there is no justice.

  • 22Then call, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You respond to me.

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