Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When people are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast. New Living Translation If people are in trouble and you say, ‘Help them,’ God will save them. English Standard Version For when they are humbled you say, ‘It is because of pride’; but he saves the lowly. Berean Standard Bible When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. King James Bible When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. New King James Version When they cast you down, and you say, ‘Exaltation will come!’ Then He will save the humble person. New American Standard Bible “When they have brought you low, you will speak with confidence, And He will save the humble person. NASB 1995 “When you are cast down, you will speak with confidence, And the humble person He will save. NASB 1977 “When you are cast down, you will speak with confidence And the humble person He will save. Legacy Standard Bible When some are cast down, you will speak with confidence, And the humble person He will save. Amplified Bible “When you are cast down and humbled, you will speak with confidence, And the humble person He will lift up and save. Christian Standard Bible When others are humiliated and you say, “Lift them up,” God will save the humble. Holman Christian Standard Bible When others are humiliated and you say, “Lift them up,” God will save the humble. American Standard Version When they cast thee down, thou shalt say, There is lifting up; And the humble person he will save. Contemporary English Version When others are disgraced, God will clear their names in answer to your prayers. English Revised Version When they cast thee down, thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and the humble person he shall save. GOD'S WORD® Translation When others are discouraged, you will say, 'Cheer up!' Then he will save the humble person. Good News Translation God brings down the proud and saves the humble. International Standard Version "For when they're humbled, you may respond; 'It's their pride!' but he delivers the humble. Majority Standard Bible When men are brought low and you say, ?Lift them up!? then He will save the lowly. NET Bible When people are brought low and you say 'Lift them up!' then he will save the downcast; New Heart English Bible When they cast down, you shall say, 'be lifted up.' And he will save the humble. Webster's Bible Translation When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is exaltation; and he shall save the humble person. World English Bible When they cast down, you will say, ‘be lifted up.’ He will save the humble person. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor they have made low, "" And you say, Lift up. And He saves the bowed down of eyes. Young's Literal Translation For they have made low, And thou sayest, 'Lift up.' And the bowed down of eyes he saveth. Smith's Literal Translation For they were humbled, and thou wilt say, A lifting up; and he will save him depressed of eyes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he that hath been humbled, shall be in glory: and he that shall bow down his eyes, he shall be saved. Catholic Public Domain Version For he who had been humbled, will be in glory; and he who will lower his eyes, will be the one saved. New American Bible For when they are brought low, you will say, “It is pride!” But downcast eyes he saves. New Revised Standard Version When others are humiliated, you say it is pride; for he saves the humble. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor it is said, He who humbles himself shall be exalted; and he who is meek shall be saved. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because he who is humbled, he says that he will be lifted up, and he whose his eyes are meek shall be redeemed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When they cast thee down, thou shalt say: 'There is lifting up'; For the humble person He saveth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Because thou hast humbled thyself; and thou shalt say, Man has behaved proudly, but he shall save him that is of lowly eyes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz Exhorts Job…28Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. 29When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. 30He will deliver even one who is not innocent, rescuing him through the cleanness of your hands.”… Cross References James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Psalm 147:6 The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. Treasury of Scripture When men are cast down, then you shall say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. men Job 5:19 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. Psalm 9:2,3 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High… Psalm 91:14-16 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name… he shall Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Luke 14:11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. the humble person. Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. Isaiah 66:2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. Ezekiel 21:26,27 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high… Jump to Previous Abases Bowed Cast Confidence Downcast Exaltation Eyes Humble Lifted Low Makes Poor Proud Rise Save Saves Saveth Saviour Speak SpiritJump to Next Abases Bowed Cast Confidence Downcast Exaltation Eyes Humble Lifted Low Makes Poor Proud Rise Save Saves Saveth Saviour Speak SpiritJob 22 1. Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God5. He accuses Job of various sins 21. He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy When men are brought low This phrase reflects the human condition of suffering and humility. In the context of the Book of Job, Job himself is experiencing profound suffering and is brought low by his circumstances. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God’s concern for the humble and the downtrodden, as seen in passages like Psalm 34:18, which states that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted. Historically, the ancient Near Eastern culture often viewed suffering as a result of divine displeasure, yet the Book of Job challenges this notion by exploring the complexity of suffering and righteousness. and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. Persons / Places / Events 1. Job- A man of great faith and patience, who endured immense suffering and loss. His account is a profound exploration of human suffering and divine sovereignty. 2. Eliphaz the Temanite - One of Job's three friends who attempts to explain Job's suffering by suggesting it is due to sin. He is the speaker in Job 22. 3. Teman - A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered a man of wisdom. 4. God - The ultimate authority and source of salvation, who is sovereign over all circumstances. 5. The Lowly - Those who are humble or brought low, either by circumstances or by their own humility. Teaching Points The Power of HumilityHumility is a key virtue in the Christian life. It positions us to receive God's grace and intervention. God's Response to the Lowly God is attentive to those who are humble or brought low. He promises to lift them up and provide salvation. Encouragement in Community As believers, we are called to encourage and uplift those who are struggling, reflecting God's heart for the lowly. Trust in Divine Timing God's timing in lifting us up may not align with our expectations, but His timing is perfect and purposeful. The Role of Intercession Speaking words of faith and encouragement over others can be a powerful form of intercession, inviting God's saving power into their lives.(29) There is lifting up.--This may be its meaning, but some understand it in a bad sense: "When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, It was pride that caused their fall."Verse 29.- When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; rather, when men cast down and thou shalt say, Let there be lifting up Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction men are brought low הִ֭שְׁפִּילוּ (hiš·pî·lū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased and you say, וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Lift them up,’ גֵּוָ֑ה (gê·wāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1466: Exaltation, arrogance then He will save יוֹשִֽׁעַ׃ (yō·wō·ši·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor the lowly. וְשַׁ֖ח (wə·šaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 7807: Sunk, downcast Links Job 22:29 NIVJob 22:29 NLT Job 22:29 ESV Job 22:29 NASB Job 22:29 KJV Job 22:29 BibleApps.com Job 22:29 Biblia Paralela Job 22:29 Chinese Bible Job 22:29 French Bible Job 22:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 22:29 When they cast down you shall say (Jb) |
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