Job 16:21

Job 16:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21on behalf of a man he pleads with God

as one pleads for a friend.

21That one might plead for a man with God

As a son of man with his neighbor!

21“Oh, that a man would mediate and plead with God [for me]

Just as a man [mediates and pleads] with his neighbor and friend. [1 Tim 2:5]

21Oh, that a man might plead with God

as he pleads with his neighbor!

21That he would maintain the right of a man with God,

And of a son of man with his neighbor!

21Oh that a man might pleade with God, as man with his neighbour!

21that he would maintain the right of a man with God,

of a son of man with his neighbor!

21He makes his appeal to God to help me

as a person pleads for a friend.

21I need someone to speak to God on my behalf.

He should ask God not to punish me,

as someone might try to help his friends.

21And He reasons for a man with God, || As a son of man for his friend.