15 I have sowed a sackcloth upon my skin, and have abased mine [a]horn unto the dust.

16 My face is withered with weeping, and the shadow of death is upon mine eyes,

17 Though there be no wickedness in [b]mine hands, and my prayer [c]be pure.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 16:15 Meaning, his glory was brought low.
  2. Job 16:17 Signifying, that he is not able to comprehend the cause of this his grievous punishment.
  3. Job 16:17 That is, unfeigned, and without hypocrisy.

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