Job 16:17
What does Job 16:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 16:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Though my hands have done no violent acts, and my prayer is clean.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Not for violence in my hands, And my prayer <FI>is<Fi> pure.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752My face is swollen with weeping, and my eyelids are dim.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Although there is no violence in my hands, and my prayer is pure.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 11:14
If iniquity be in thy hand, put it far away, And let not unrighteousness dwell in thy tents.
- Psalms 44:17
All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
- Isaiah 59:6
Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands.
- 1 Timothy 2:8
I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
- Job 31:1
I made a covenant with mine eyes; How then should I look upon a virgin?
- Job 15:20
The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, Even the number of years that are laid up for the oppressor.
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