Albert Barnes Commentary


Albert Barnes Commentary
"Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry for help, but there is no justice." — Job 19:7 (ASV)
Behold, I cry out of wrong - Margin, or “violence.” The Hebrew word (חמס châmâs) properly means violence. The violence referred to is that which was brought upon him by God. It is, indeed, harsh language; but it is not quite sure that he means to complain of God for doing him injustice. The meaning is that God had dealt with him in a severe or violent manner, and he had cried to him for relief, but had cried in vain.
No judgment - No justice. The meaning is that he could obtain justice from no one. God would not interpose to remove the calamities which he had brought upon him, and his friends would do no justice to his motives and character.