Job 19:21

Modern

Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.

Traditional

Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.

Literal

Pity me, pity me, you my friends, for the hand of God has touched me.

Latin

Miseremini mei, miseremini mei saltem vos, amici mei, quia manus Domini tetigit me.

Hebrew

English

Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.

the hand of God has struck me: God allowed Satan to harm Job (1:11; 2:5).

Job 1:11
But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”
Psalm 38:2
For Your arrows have pierced me deeply, and Your hand has pressed down on me.
Job 2:5
But stretch out Your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”
Job 6:14
A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Job 6:4
For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.
1 Corinthians 12:26
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Job 2:10
“You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
Hebrews 13:3
Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.