Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high. New Living Translation Even now my witness is in heaven. My advocate is there on high. English Standard Version Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and he who testifies for me is on high. Berean Standard Bible Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. King James Bible Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. New King James Version Surely even now my witness is in heaven, And my evidence is on high. New American Standard Bible “Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And my advocate is on high. NASB 1995 “Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And my advocate is on high. NASB 1977 “Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And my advocate is on high. Legacy Standard Bible Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And my advocate is on high. Amplified Bible “Even now, behold, my Witness is in heaven, And my Advocate [who vouches and testifies for me] is on high. Christian Standard Bible Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is in the heights! Holman Christian Standard Bible Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is in the heights! American Standard Version Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And he that voucheth for me is on high. Contemporary English Version Even now, God in heaven is both my witness and my protector. English Revised Version Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and he that coucheth for me is on high. GOD'S WORD® Translation Even now, look! My witness is in heaven, and the one who testifies for me is above, Good News Translation There is someone in heaven to stand up for me and take my side. International Standard Version Even now, behold! I have a witness in heaven, my Advocate is on high. Majority Standard Bible Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. NET Bible Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high. New Heart English Bible Even now, look, my witness is in heaven. He who vouches for me is on high. Webster's Bible Translation Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. World English Bible Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven. He who vouches for me is on high. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAlso, now, behold, my witness [is] in the heavens, "" And my testifier in the high places. Young's Literal Translation Also, now, lo, in the heavens is my witness, And my testifier in the high places. Smith's Literal Translation Also now, behold, my witness in the heavens, and my testimony in the heights. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor behold my witness is in heaven, and he that knoweth my conscience is on high. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Even now my witness is in heaven, my advocate is on high. New Revised Standard Version Even now, in fact, my witness is in heaven, and he that vouches for me is on high. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my acquaintances are on high. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And now, behold, in Heaven are my witnesses, and my acquaintances in the High Place OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Even now, behold, my Witness is in heaven, And He that testifieth of me is on high. Brenton Septuagint Translation And now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Decries his Comforters…18O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest. 19Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. 20My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.… Cross References Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Revelation 12:10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God. Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Psalm 89:37 like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. Isaiah 50:8 The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! Isaiah 53:12 Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. Zechariah 3:1-2 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Psalm 103:20-21 Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth. Psalm 44:21 would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? Psalm 139:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. Treasury of Scripture Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. my witness 1 Samuel 12:5 And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness. Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; Romans 9:1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, on high. Job 25:2 Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places. Psalm 113:5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, Jump to Previous Advocate Cause Heaven Heavens Heights High Places Record Supporter Testifieth WitnessJump to Next Advocate Cause Heaven Heavens Heights High Places Record Supporter Testifieth WitnessJob 16 1. Job reproves his friends for unmercifulness17. He maintains his innocence Even now This phrase indicates a present and ongoing reality. In the context of Job's suffering, it underscores the immediacy and persistence of his situation. The Hebrew word used here, "הֵן" (hen), often conveys a sense of certainty or emphasis. Job is asserting that despite his trials, there is a truth that remains constant. This reflects the timeless nature of God's presence and justice, reminding believers that God's reality and sovereignty are not confined to the past or future but are active in the present moment. my witness is in heaven and my advocate is on high Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Evenגַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and now עַ֭תָּה (‘at·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time my witness עֵדִ֑י (‘ê·ḏî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince is in heaven, בַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (ḇaš·šā·ma·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and my advocate וְ֝שָׂהֲדִ֗י (wə·śā·hă·ḏî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7717: A witness is on high! בַּמְּרוֹמִֽים׃ (bam·mə·rō·w·mîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4791: Altitude Links Job 16:19 NIVJob 16:19 NLT Job 16:19 ESV Job 16:19 NASB Job 16:19 KJV Job 16:19 BibleApps.com Job 16:19 Biblia Paralela Job 16:19 Chinese Bible Job 16:19 French Bible Job 16:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 16:19 Even now behold my witness (Jb) |