Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version deliver me from the hand of the enemy, rescue me from the clutches of the ruthless’? New Living Translation Have I asked you to rescue me from my enemies, or to save me from ruthless people? English Standard Version Or, ‘Deliver me from the adversary’s hand’? Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the ruthless’? Berean Standard Bible deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’? King James Bible Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty? New King James Version Or, ‘Deliver me from the enemy’s hand’? Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of oppressors’? New American Standard Bible Or, ‘Save me from the hand of the enemy,’ Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the tyrants’? NASB 1995 Or, ‘Deliver me from the hand of the adversary,’ Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the tyrants ‘? NASB 1977 Or, ‘Deliver me from the hand of the adversary,’ Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the tyrants’? Legacy Standard Bible Or, ‘Give me escape from the hand of the adversary,’ Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the ruthless men’? Amplified Bible Or, ‘Rescue me from the adversary’s hand,’ Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the tyrants’? Christian Standard Bible or “Deliver me from the enemy’s hand” or “Redeem me from the hand of the ruthless”? Holman Christian Standard Bible or “Deliver me from the enemy’s power” or “Redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless"? American Standard Version Or, Deliver me from the adversary's hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors? Contemporary English Version or to purchase my freedom from brutal enemies? English Revised Version Or, Deliver me from the adversary's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors? GOD'S WORD® Translation or 'Rescue me from an enemy,' or 'Ransom me from a tyrant'? Good News Translation or to save me from some enemy or tyrant? International Standard Version or say 'Deliver me from my enemy's control,' or 'Redeem me from the domination of ruthless people'?" Majority Standard Bible deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless?? NET Bible Or 'Deliver me from the enemy's power, and from the hand of tyrants ransom me'? New Heart English Bible or, 'Deliver me from the adversary's hand?' or, 'Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?' Webster's Bible Translation Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty? World English Bible or, ‘Deliver me from the adversary’s hand?’ or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd, Deliver me from the hand of an adversary? And, Ransom me from the hand of terrible ones? Young's Literal Translation And, Deliver me from the hand of an adversary? And, From the hand of terrible ones ransom me? Smith's Literal Translation And deliver me from the hand of the enemy? and from the hand of the strong ye shall redeem me? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOr deliver me from the hand of the enemy, and rescue me out of the hand of the mighty? Catholic Public Domain Version or, “Free me from the hand of the enemy and rescue me from the hand of the strong?” New American Bible Or “Deliver me from the hand of the enemy, redeem me from oppressors”? New Revised Standard Version Or, ‘Save me from an opponent’s hand’? Or, ‘Ransom me from the hand of oppressors’? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOr rescue me from my oppressor's hands; or deliver me from the hand of the mighty? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And deliver me from the hands of my oppressors”, or “Save me from the hand of a mighty man” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917or: 'Deliver me from the adversary's hand'? Or: 'Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors' ? Brenton Septuagint Translation to deliver me from enemies, or to rescue me from the hand of the mighty ones? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Replies: My Complaint is Just…22Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth; 23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’? 24Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.… Cross References Psalm 37:40 The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Psalm 107:6 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Romans 8:31-32 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? / He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? Psalm 18:17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. Isaiah 49:25 Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Treasury of Scripture Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty? Redeem. Job 5:20 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. Leviticus 25:48 After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his brethren may redeem him: Nehemiah 5:8 And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer. Jump to Previous Adversary Adversary's Clutches Cruel Deliver Enemy Enemy's Free Hand Hater Mighty Money Ones Oppressor Oppressors Power Ransom Redeem Rescue Ruthless Terrible Tyrants ViolentJump to Next Adversary Adversary's Clutches Cruel Deliver Enemy Enemy's Free Hand Hater Mighty Money Ones Oppressor Oppressors Power Ransom Redeem Rescue Ruthless Terrible Tyrants ViolentJob 6 1. Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.8. He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort. 14. He reproves his friends of unkindness. deliver me from the hand of the enemy; In this phrase, Job is expressing a desire for rescue from his adversaries. The "enemy" can be understood as both literal and metaphorical. In the context of Job's life, his "enemies" could be seen as the calamities and suffering he is enduring, which he perceives as attacks. Biblically, the concept of deliverance from enemies is a recurring theme, seen in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 18:17) where David often cries out for deliverance from his foes. This reflects a deep reliance on God for protection and salvation. Theologically, it can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's deliverance of humanity from sin and spiritual adversaries. redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who come to comfort Job but end up arguing with him about the reasons for his suffering. 3. The Enemy In this context, it refers to those who oppress or cause harm, possibly both human adversaries and spiritual forces. 4. The Ruthless Those who are merciless and harsh, often causing suffering to others without remorse. 5. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, a region whose exact location is uncertain but is traditionally considered to be in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingJob's plea for deliverance highlights the reality of suffering in a fallen world. Believers can find solace in knowing that God is aware of their struggles and is a source of hope and redemption. God as Deliverer The verse underscores the belief that God is capable of delivering His people from their enemies. This encourages believers to trust in God's power and timing. The Nature of True Friends Job's friends initially came to comfort him but ended up being more of a burden. This teaches the importance of being a true friend who supports and uplifts others in their time of need. Faith in Adversity Job's cry for help is a reminder to maintain faith even when circumstances are dire. Believers are encouraged to seek God earnestly in prayer during trials. Spiritual Warfare The mention of enemies and the ruthless can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual battles. Christians are reminded to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.Verse 23. - Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? rather, from the hand of the violent man. Or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty? literally, of the oppressor (see the Revised Version). Job had not called on his friends to do any of these things. He had not worn out their patience by asking now for this, and now for that. But he had expected their compassion, and this was denied him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew ‘deliver meוּמַלְּט֥וּנִי (ū·mal·lə·ṭū·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 4422: To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks from the hand מִיַּד־ (mî·yaḏ-) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the enemy; צָ֑ר (ṣār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent redeem me תִּפְדּֽוּנִי׃ (tip̄·dū·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 6299: To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve from the grasp וּמִיַּ֖ד (ū·mî·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the ruthless’? עָרִיצִ֣ים (‘ā·rî·ṣîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6184: Awe-inspiring, terror-striking Links Job 6:23 NIVJob 6:23 NLT Job 6:23 ESV Job 6:23 NASB Job 6:23 KJV Job 6:23 BibleApps.com Job 6:23 Biblia Paralela Job 6:23 Chinese Bible Job 6:23 French Bible Job 6:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 6:23 Or 'Deliver me from the adversary's hand?' 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