Parallel Verses
Amplified
“When you are cast down and humbled, you will speak with confidence,
And the humble person He will lift up and save.
New American Standard Bible
And the
King James Version
When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
Holman Bible
God will save the humble.
International Standard Version
"For when they're humbled, you may respond; "It's their pride!' but he delivers the humble.
A Conservative Version
When they cast [thee] down, thou shall say, [There is] lifting up, and he will save the humble man.
American Standard Version
When they cast thee down, thou shalt say, There is lifting up; And the humble person he will save.
Bible in Basic English
For God makes low those whose hearts are lifted up, but he is a saviour to the poor in spirit.
Darby Translation
When they are made low, then thou shalt say, Rise up! and he shall save him that is of downcast eyes.
Julia Smith Translation
For they were humbled, and thou wilt say, A lifting up; and he will save him depressed of eyes.
King James 2000
When men are cast down, then you shall say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When they are humiliated, {you say}, '[It is] pride,' for he saves {the humble}.
Modern King James verseion
For they have humiliated you, and you shall say, Pride! And He shall save the lowly of eyes.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For who so humbleth himself, him shall he set up: and who so looketh meekly, shall be healed.
NET Bible
When people are brought low and you say 'Lift them up!' then he will save the downcast;
New Heart English Bible
When they cast down, you shall say, 'be lifted up.' He will save the humble person.
The Emphasized Bible
When men cast themselves down, then thou shalt say: Up! And, him that is of downcast eyes, shall he save;
Webster
When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is exaltation; and he shall save the humble person.
World English Bible
When they cast down, you shall say, 'be lifted up.' He will save the humble person.
Youngs Literal Translation
For they have made low, And thou sayest, 'Lift up.' And the bowed down of eyes he saveth.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 22:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Eliphaz's Third Speech
28
“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.
“He will even rescue the one [for whom you intercede] who is not innocent;
And he will be rescued through the cleanness of your hands.”
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger men [of lesser rank and experience], be subject to your elders [seek their counsel]; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another [tie on the servant’s apron], for God is opposed to the proud [the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them], but He gives grace to the humble.
James 4:6
But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble [who turn away from self-righteousness].”
Psalm 138:6
Though the Lord is exalted,
He regards the lowly [and invites them into His fellowship];
But the proud and haughty He knows from a distance.
Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down,
But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Matthew 23:12
Luke 1:52
“He has brought down rulers from their thrones,
And exalted those who were humble.
Job 5:19-27
“He will rescue you from six troubles;
Even in seven, evil will not touch you.
Psalm 9:2-3
I will rejoice and exult in you;
I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
Psalm 91:14-16
“Because he set his love on Me, therefore I will save him;
I will set him [securely] on high, because he knows My name [he confidently trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never abandon him, no, never].
Psalm 92:9-11
For behold, Your enemies, O Lord,
For behold, Your enemies will perish;
All who do evil will be scattered.
Isaiah 57:15
For the high and exalted One
He who inhabits eternity, Whose name is Holy says this,
“I dwell on the high and holy place,
But also with the
In order to revive the spirit of the humble
And to revive the heart of the contrite [overcome with sorrow for sin].
Isaiah 66:2
“For all these things My hand has made,
So all these things came into being [by and for Me],” declares the Lord.
“But to this one I will look [graciously],
To him who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who [reverently] trembles at My word and honors My commands.
Ezekiel 21:26-27
thus says the Lord God, ‘Remove the turban and take off the crown; things shall not remain as they have been. Exalt that which is low and abase the high.
Luke 14:11
Luke 18:9-14
He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves and were confident that they were righteous [posing outwardly as upright and in right standing with God], and who viewed others with contempt: