Job 19:16 - I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I i

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.