Job 16:20

My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.

Cross-reference

Job 16:4 Parallel

In Job 16:4, Job says he could mock his friends as they mock him, directly relating to the scorn in 16:20.

Job 12:4 Parallel

Job 12:4 describes Job as a laughingstock to his friends, directly paralleling the scorn in 16:20.

Job 17:2 Parallel

Job 17:2 continues the theme of mockers surrounding Job, directly echoing the scorn in 16:20.

Job 2:11 Historical context

Job 2:11 introduces the friends who later scorn Job, providing background for Job 16:20's mention of his friend.

Job 12:5 Parallel

Job 12:5 describes contempt for the unfortunate, reflecting the scorn Job's friends show him in 16:20.

Hebrews 5:7 Typology

Hebrews 5:7 describes Jesus offering prayers with tears, directly parallel to Job's tears and intercession.

Psalm 56:8 Parallel

Psalm 56:8 speaks of God storing tears in a bottle, complementing Job's tears poured out to God with the image of divine remembrance.

Psalm 6:6 Parallel

Psalm 6:6 similarly describes weeping profusely, reinforcing Job's image of tears poured out to God.

Psalm 39:12 Parallel

Psalm 39:12 also appeals to God with tears, echoing Job's pouring out tears and adding the plea for God to hear.

Psalm 88:9 Parallel

Psalm 88:9 describes an eye dim from sorrow and calling on God, paralleling Job's tearful lament and appeal.

Psalm 109:4 Parallel

Psalm 109:4 shows David's experience of false friends while he prays, mirroring Job's tears and friend as intercessor.

Psalm 119:22 asks for removal of scorn and contempt, reflecting Job's experience of being scorned by friends.

Psalm 142:2 Parallel

Psalm 142:2 has David pouring out his complaint before God, similar to Job pouring out tears in prayer.

Hosea 12:4 Parallel

Hosea 12:4 describes Jacob weeping and pleading with God, echoing Job's tears and intercession.