Devine Scripture

Job 29:12

Job chapter 29 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Because I delivered the poor that cried, The fatherless also, that had none to help him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Because I delivered the poor that cried, The fatherless also, that had none to help him.

Context

v.11For when the ear heardme, then it blessed me; And when the eye sawme, it gave witness unto me:

v.12This passage

v.13The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 31:21

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

  • Deuteronomy 10:18

    He doth execute justice for the fatherless and widow, and loveth the sojourner, in giving him food and raiment.

  • Proverbs 24:11

    Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.

  • Psalms 68:5

    A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, Is God in his holy habitation.

  • Proverbs 21:13

    Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

  • Job 31:17

    Or have eaten my morsel alone, And the fatherless hath not eaten thereof