Job 16:20

"Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven. He who vouches for me is on high."

Key Reflection

In Job 16:20, this statement reflects Job's unwavering faith in God despite his suffering. He asserts that even though his friends mock him, he trusts that God, who is "in heaven," will ultimately vindicate him and bear witness to his righteousness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

My friends scorn me -Margin “are my scorners.” That is, his friends had him in derision and mocked him, and he could only appeal with tears to God. Mine eye poureth out tears unto God -Despised and mocked by his friends, he made his appeal to one who he knew would regard him with compassion. This shows that the heart of Job was substantially right. Notwithstanding, all his passionate exclamations; and notwithstanding, his expressions, when he was urged on by his sorrows to give vent to improper emotions in relation to God; yet he had a firm confidence in him, and always returned to right feelings and views. The heart may sometimes err.

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