Parallel Verses
Amplified
“You will also decide and decree a thing, and it will be established for you;
And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways.
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
Holman Bible
and light will shine on your ways.
International Standard Version
When you make a decision on something, it will be established for you, and light will brighten your way.
A Conservative Version
Thou shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee. And light shall shine upon thy ways.
American Standard Version
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.
Bible in Basic English
Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways.
Darby Translation
And thou shalt decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; and light shall shine upon thy ways.
Julia Smith Translation
And thou shalt decide the word, and it shall be set up to thee: and the light shone upon thy ways.
King James 2000
You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you: and the light shall shine upon your ways.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And you will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.
Modern King James verseion
You shall also order a thing, and it shall be fulfilled to you; and the light shall shine on your ways.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then, look what thou takest in hand: he shall make it to prosper with thee, and the light shall shine in thy ways.
NET Bible
Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.
New Heart English Bible
You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you, and light shall shine on your ways.
The Emphasized Bible
And thou shalt decree a purpose, and it shall be fulfilled unto thee, and, upon thy ways, shall have shone a light;
Webster
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
World English Bible
You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established to you. Light shall shine on your ways.
Youngs Literal Translation
And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 22:28
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Context Readings
Eliphaz's Third Speech
27
“You will pray to Him, and He will hear you,
And you will pay your vows.
“You will also decide and decree a thing, and it will be established for you;
And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways.
“When you are cast down and humbled, you will speak with confidence,
And the humble person He will lift up and save.
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Cross References
Psalm 112:4
Light arises in the darkness for the upright;
He is gracious and compassionate and righteous (upright—in right standing with God).
Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Matthew 21:22
Job 29:3
When His lamp shone upon my head
And by His light I walked through darkness;
Psalm 20:4
May He grant you your heart’s desire
And fulfill all your plans.
Psalm 90:17
And let the [gracious] favor of the Lord our God be on us;
Confirm for us the work of our hands—
Yes, confirm the work of our hands.
Psalm 97:11
Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path,
And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
Isaiah 30:21
Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left.
Lamentations 3:37
Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass,
Unless the Lord has authorized and commanded it?
Malachi 4:2
But for you who fear My name [with awe-filled reverence] the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go forward and leap [joyfully] like calves [released] from the stall.
John 8:12
Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said,
James 4:15
Instead