Job 16:14-22

14He attacks me, making wound after wound; He runs at me like a warrior.

15I have sewed sackcloth over my skin [as a sign of mourning] And have defiled my horn (symbol of strength) in the dust.

16My face is red and swollen with weeping, And on my eyelids is the shadow of death [my eyes are dimmed],

17Although there is no violence or wrongdoing in my hands, And my prayer is pure.

18“O earth, do not cover my blood, And let there be no [resting] place for my cry [where it will cease being heard].

19Even now, behold, my Witness is in heaven, And my Advocate [who vouches and testifies for me] is on high.

20My friends are scoffers [who ridicule]; My eye pours out tears to God.

21Oh, that a man would mediate and plead with God [for me] Just as a man [mediates and pleads] with his neighbor and friend.

22For when a few years are past, I shall go the way of no return.