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Berean Standard Bible

“Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high.”

Job 16:19

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Job feels abandoned by his friends and even by God, and he cries out that his suffering is unjust. In the middle of his complaint comes a surprising note of hope.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And he that voucheth for me is on high.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Even now my witness is in heaven, and the supporter of my cause is on high.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas he aquí que en los cielos está mi testigo, y mi testimonio en las alturas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero aun ahora el testigo de mi inocencia está allá en el cielo; mi abogado está allá en lo alto.

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