Job 19:16
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I entreated him with my mouth.
American King James Version (AKJV)
I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I entreated him with my mouth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I call unto my servant, and he giveth me no answer, Though I entreat him with my mouth.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
At my cry my servant gives me no answer, and I have to make a prayer to him.
Webster's Revision
I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I entreated him with my mouth.
World English Bible
I call to my servant, and he gives me no answer. I beg him with my mouth.
English Revised Version (ERV)
I call unto my servant, and he giveth me no answer, though I entreat him with my mouth.
Barnes's Job 19:16 Bible Commentary
I called my servant - He lost all respect for me, and paid me no attention.
I entreated him - I ceased to expect "obedience," and tried to see what "persuasion" would do. I ceased to be master in my own house.