Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever heard me spoke well of me, and those who saw me commended me, New Living Translation “All who heard me praised me. All who saw me spoke well of me. English Standard Version When the ear heard, it called me blessed, and when the eye saw, it approved, Berean Standard Bible For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me, King James Bible When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: New King James Version When the ear heard, then it blessed me, And when the eye saw, then it approved me; New American Standard Bible “For when an ear heard, it called me blessed, And when an eye saw, it testified in support of me, NASB 1995 “For when the ear heard, it called me blessed, And when the eye saw, it gave witness of me, NASB 1977 “For when the ear heard, it called me blessed; And when the eye saw, it gave witness of me, Legacy Standard Bible For the ear heard, and it called me blessed, And the eye saw, and it gave witness of me, Amplified Bible “For when an ear heard [my name mentioned], it called me happy and fortunate; And when an eye saw [me], it testified for me [approvingly], Christian Standard Bible When they heard me, they blessed me, and when they saw me, they spoke well of me. Holman Christian Standard Bible When they heard me, they blessed me, and when they saw me, they spoke well of me. American Standard Version For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; And when the eye saw me, it gave witness unto me: Contemporary English Version Everyone was pleased with what I said and did. English Revised Version For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness unto me: GOD'S WORD® Translation "[Any] ears that heard me blessed me. [Any] eyes that saw me spoke well of me, Good News Translation Everyone who saw me or heard of me had good things to say about what I had done. International Standard Version "When people heard me speak, they blessed me; when people saw me, they approved me, Majority Standard Bible For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me, NET Bible "As soon as the ear heard these things, it blessed me, and when the eye saw them, it bore witness to me, New Heart English Bible For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it commended me: Webster's Bible Translation When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: World English Bible For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me, and when the eye saw me, it commended me, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor the ear heard, and declares me blessed, "" And the eye has seen, and testifies [to] me. Young's Literal Translation For the ear heard, and declareth me happy, And the eye hath seen, and testifieth to me. Smith's Literal Translation If the ear heard, and it will pronounce me happy; and the eye saw, and it will testify to me: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe ear that heard me blessed me, and the eye that saw me gave witness to me: Catholic Public Domain Version The ear that heard me, blessed me, and the eye that saw me, gave testimony for me. New American Bible The ear that heard blessed me; the eye that saw acclaimed me. New Revised Standard Version When the ear heard, it commended me, and when the eye saw, it approved; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor when the ear heard me, then it praised me; and when the eye saw me, it gave testimony about me; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the ear that heard praised me, and he whom I saw testified to me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me, And when the eye saw me, it gave witness unto me; Brenton Septuagint Translation For the ear heard, and blessed me; and the eye saw me, and turned aside. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…10The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. 11For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me, 12because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper.… Cross References Proverbs 31:28-31 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: / “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” / Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. ... Psalm 112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. Isaiah 58:10 and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... Acts 9:36-39 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ... 2 Corinthians 9:9-10 As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” / Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Psalm 41:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. / The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. 1 Timothy 6:18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, Proverbs 11:25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Treasury of Scripture When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: the ear Job 31:20 If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep; Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Luke 4:22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? Jump to Previous Approved Blessed Commended Declareth Ear Ears Eye Eyes Happy Heard Testifieth WitnessJump to Next Approved Blessed Commended Declareth Ear Ears Eye Eyes Happy Heard Testifieth WitnessJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperityFor those who heard me This phrase reflects Job's esteemed position in his community. The Hebrew root for "heard" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just the act of hearing but also understanding and obeying. In the ancient Near Eastern context, being heard was a sign of respect and authority. Job was a man whose words carried weight, and his counsel was sought after. This highlights the respect and influence he once had, emphasizing the loss he feels in his current state. called me blessed and those who saw me commended me Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction those אֹ֣זֶן (’ō·zen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear who heard me שָׁ֭מְעָה (mə·‘āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently called me blessed, וַֽתְּאַשְּׁרֵ֑נִי (wat·tə·’aš·šə·rê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 833: To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper and those who וְעַ֥יִן (wə·‘a·yin) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain saw me רָ֝אֲתָ֗ה (rā·’ă·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see commended me, וַתְּעִידֵֽנִי׃ (wat·tə·‘î·ḏê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5749: To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore Links Job 29:11 NIVJob 29:11 NLT Job 29:11 ESV Job 29:11 NASB Job 29:11 KJV Job 29:11 BibleApps.com Job 29:11 Biblia Paralela Job 29:11 Chinese Bible Job 29:11 French Bible Job 29:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 29:11 For when the ear heard me then (Jb) |
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