Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Surely God does not reject one who is blameless or strengthen the hands of evildoers. New Living Translation “But look, God will not reject a person of integrity, nor will he lend a hand to the wicked. English Standard Version “Behold, God will not reject a blameless man, nor take the hand of evildoers. Berean Standard Bible Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers. King James Bible Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: New King James Version Behold, God will not cast away the blameless, Nor will He uphold the evildoers. New American Standard Bible “Behold, God will not reject a person of integrity, Nor will He help evildoers. NASB 1995 “Lo, God will not reject a man of integrity, Nor will He support the evildoers. NASB 1977 “Lo, God will not reject a man of integrity, Nor will He support the evildoers. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, God will not reject a blameless man, Nor will He strengthen the hand of the evildoers. Amplified Bible “Behold, God will not reject a man of integrity, Nor will He strengthen or support evildoers. Christian Standard Bible Look, God does not reject a person of integrity, and he will not support evildoers. Holman Christian Standard Bible Look, God does not reject a person of integrity, and He will not support evildoers. American Standard Version Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, Neither will he uphold the evil-doers. Contemporary English Version We know God doesn't reject an innocent person or help a sinner. English Revised Version Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he uphold the evil-doers. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Certainly, God does not reject a person of integrity or give a helping hand to wicked people. Good News Translation But God will never abandon the faithful or ever give help to evil people. International Standard Version Surely God won't reject those who are blameless or hold hands with those who practice evil. Majority Standard Bible Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers. NET Bible "Surely, God does not reject a blameless man, nor does he grasp the hand of the evildoers. New Heart English Bible "Look, God will not cast away a blameless man, neither will he uphold the evildoers. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: World English Bible “Behold, God will not cast away a blameless man, neither will he uphold the evildoers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, God does not reject the perfect, "" Nor takes hold on the hand of evildoers. Young's Literal Translation Lo, God doth not reject the perfect, Nor taketh hold on the hand of evil doers. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, God will not reject the blameless one, and he will not take hold upon the hand of those doing evil: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod will not cast away the simple, nor reach out his hand to the evildoer: Catholic Public Domain Version God will not discard the simple, nor will he extend his hand to the spiteful, New American Bible Behold, God will not cast away the upright; neither will he take the hand of the wicked. New Revised Standard Version “See, God will not reject a blameless person, nor take the hand of evildoers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, God will not reject the upright men, nor will he help the evildoers; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God does not despise the perfect and does not hold evil doers by the hand OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, God will not cast away an innocent man, Neither will He uphold the evil-doers; Brenton Septuagint Translation For the Lord will by no means reject the harmless man; but he will not receive any gift of the ungodly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: Job Should Repent…19Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust. 20Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers. 21He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy.… Cross References Psalm 37:25-28 I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. / They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. / Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever. ... Proverbs 11:18-19 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward. / Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. Psalm 1:6 For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Proverbs 10:3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked. Psalm 34:15-17 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. / But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. / The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Psalm 92:12-15 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, ... Proverbs 12:2-3 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. / A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. 1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Proverbs 13:21 Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Psalm 125:4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart. Proverbs 14:11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Treasury of Scripture Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: God Job 4:7 Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off? Job 9:22 This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked. Psalm 37:24,37 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand… help the evil doers. Isaiah 45:1 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; Jump to Previous Blameless Cast Doers Evil Evildoers Evil-Doers Hand Help Hold Innocent Integrity Perfect Reject Sin Strengthen Support Surely UpholdJump to Next Blameless Cast Doers Evil Evildoers Evil-Doers Hand Help Hold Innocent Integrity Perfect Reject Sin Strengthen Support Surely UpholdJob 8 1. Bildad shows God's justice in dealing with men according to their works.8. He alleges antiquity to prove the certain destruction of the hypocrite. 20. He applies God's just dealing to Job. Behold The word "Behold" is a call to attention, urging the listener or reader to pause and consider the truth that follows. In Hebrew, this is often translated from "hinneh," which serves as an imperative to focus on the significance of the statement. It is a reminder that the wisdom being imparted is not to be taken lightly but is worthy of deep reflection and understanding. God does not reject the blameless nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Behold,הֶן־ (hen-) Interjection Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! God אֵ֭ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty does not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no reject יִמְאַס־ (yim·’as-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3988: To spurn, to disappear the blameless, תָּ֑ם (tām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8535: Complete, pious, gentle, dear nor will He וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no strengthen יַ֝חֲזִ֗יק (ya·ḥă·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer the hand בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of evildoers. מְרֵעִֽים׃ (mə·rê·‘îm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad Links Job 8:20 NIVJob 8:20 NLT Job 8:20 ESV Job 8:20 NASB Job 8:20 KJV Job 8:20 BibleApps.com Job 8:20 Biblia Paralela Job 8:20 Chinese Bible Job 8:20 French Bible Job 8:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 8:20 Behold God will not cast away (Jb) |
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