Job 19:16

I summon ¹  my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore ²  him with my own mouth.

I summon my servant, but he does not answer, though I beg him with my own mouth.

"I call to my servant, but he does not answer; I have to implore him with my mouth.

I call my servant, but he doesn’t come; I even plead with him!

I call my attendant and he ignores me, ignores me even though I plead with him.

At my cry my servant gives me no answer, and I have to make a prayer to him.

I call to my servant, but he gives me no answer; I must myself plead with him.

I call my servant, but he gives no answer; I beg him with my mouth.

I summon ¹  my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore ²  him with my own mouth.

¹ tn The verb קָרָא (qara’) followed by the ל (lamed) preposition means “to summon.” Contrast Ps 123:2.

² tn Heb “plead for grace” or “plead for mercy” (ESV).