Parallel Verses
Amplified
“The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
New American Standard Bible
And I made the
King James Version
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Holman Bible
and I made the widow’s heart rejoice.
International Standard Version
Those who were about to die blessed me, and I made widows sing for joy.
A Conservative Version
The blessing of him who was ready to perish came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
American Standard Version
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Bible in Basic English
The blessing of him who was near to destruction came on me, and I put a song of joy into the widow's heart.
Darby Translation
The blessing of him that was perishing came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Julia Smith Translation
The praise of him perishing will come upon me, and I shall cause the heart of the widow to rejoice.
King James 2000
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[The] blessing of [the] wretched came upon me, and I caused [the] widow's heart to sing for joy.
Modern King James verseion
The blessing of the perishing came on me; and I caused the widow's heart to sing.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that should have been lost, gave me a good word, and the widow's heart praised me.
NET Bible
the blessing of the dying man descended on me, and I made the widow's heart rejoice;
New Heart English Bible
the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
The Emphasized Bible
The blessing of him that was ready to perish, upon me was wont to descend, and, the heart of the widow, caused I to sing for joy;
Webster
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
World English Bible
the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Youngs Literal Translation
The blessing of the perishing cometh on me, And the heart of the widow I cause to sing.
Themes
Beneficence » Instances of » Job
Compassion » Examples of human » Job
Fatherless » Blessedness of taking care of
Joy » Promote, in the afflicted
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Job
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 29:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense
12
Because I rescued the poor who cried for help,
And the orphan who had no helper.
“The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
“I put on
My justice was like a robe and a turban!
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 27:13
It will come to pass in that day that a great trumpet will be blown, and those who were lost and perishing in the land of Assyria and who were scattered in the land of Egypt will come and worship the Lord on the holy mountain at Jerusalem.
Deuteronomy 16:11
and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God, you and your son and your daughter and your male and female servants and the Levite who is within your [city] gates, and the stranger and the orphan and the widow who are among you, at the place where the Lord your God chooses to establish His Name (Presence).
Deuteronomy 24:13
You shall certainly restore the pledge (security deposit) to him at sunset, so that he may sleep in his garment and bless you; and it will be credited to you as righteousness (right standing) before the Lord your God.
Deuteronomy 26:5
And you shall say before the Lord your God, ‘My father [Jacob] was a wandering Aramean, and he [along with his family] went down to Egypt and
Nehemiah 8:10-12
Then Ezra said to them, “Go [your way], eat the rich festival food, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold.”
Job 22:9
“You have sent widows away empty-handed,
And the arms (strength) of the fatherless have been broken.
Job 31:19-20
If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing,
Or any poor person without covering,
Psalm 67:4
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
For You will judge the people fairly
And guide the nations on earth. Selah.
Proverbs 31:6-9
Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away,
And wine to him whose life is bitter.
Isaiah 65:14
“Indeed, My servants will shout for joy from a happy heart,
But you will cry out with a heavy heart,
And you shall wail and howl from a broken spirit.
Acts 9:39-41
So Peter got up [at once] and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upstairs room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing [him] all the
2 Corinthians 9:12-14
For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
2 Timothy 1:16-18
The Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and showed me kindness [comforting and reviving me like fresh air] and he was not ashamed of my chains [for Christ’s sake];