Job 5:11
What does Job 5:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 5:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So that he setteth up on high those that are low, And those that mourn are exalted to safety.
KJV
King James Version · 1611To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So that he setteth up on high those that are low, And those that mourn are exalted to safety.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Lifting up those who are low, and putting the sad in a safe place;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To set the low on a high place, And the mourners have been high <FI>in<Fi> safety.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who setteth up the humble on high, and comforteth with health those that mourn.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Setting up on high those that are low; and mourners are exalted to prosperity.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
- Psalms 113:7
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, And lifteth up the needy from the dunghill;
- Ezekiel 17:24
And all the trees of the field shall know that I, Jehovah, have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I, Jehovah, have spoken and have done it.
- 1 Samuel 2:7
Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.
- Psalms 107:41
Yet setteth he the needy on high from affliction, And maketh him families like a flock.
- Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God isthy dwelling-place, And underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy from before thee, And said, Destroy.
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