Job 31:21 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

If I have shaken my fist at an orphan because I knew that others would back me up in court,(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:

ASV:

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, Because I saw my help in the gate:

BBE:

If my hand had been lifted up against him who had done no wrong, when I saw that I was supported by the judges;

DBY:

If I have lifted up my hand against an orphan, because I saw my help in the gate:

ERV:

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my help in the gate:

JPS:

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my help in the gate;

WBS:

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:

WEB:

if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my help in the gate,

YLT:

If I have waved at the fatherless my hand, When I see in him the gate of my court,

Job 31:21 Cross References

XREF:

Job 29:7 "When I went out to the gate of the city, When I took my seat in the square,

Job 29:12 Because I delivered the poor who cried for help, And the orphan who had no helper.

Job 31:17 Or have eaten my morsel alone, And the orphan has not shared it (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

31:21 If I have lifted {o} up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:
(o) To oppress him and to do him harm.

WES:

31:21 When - When I saw I could influence the judges to do what I pleased.

MHC:

31:16-23 Job's conscience gave testimony concerning his just and charitable behaviour toward the poor. He is most large upon this head, because in this matter he was particularly accused. He was tender of all, and hurtful to none. Notice the principles by which Job was restrained from being uncharitable and unmerciful. He stood in awe of the Lord, as certainly against him, if he should wrong the poor. Regard to worldly interests may restrain a man from actual crimes; but the grace of God alone can make him hate, dread, and shun sinful thoughts and desires.

CONC:

Court Fatherless Gate Influence Judges Lifted Orphan Raised Support Supported Waved Wrong

Court Fatherless Gate Hand Help Influence Judges Lifted Orphan Raised Support Supported Waved Wrong

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