Parallel Verses
Amplified
“He does not prolong the life of the wicked,
But gives the afflicted their justice.
New American Standard Bible
But gives justice to
King James Version
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
Holman Bible
but He gives justice to the afflicted.
International Standard Version
He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted.
A Conservative Version
He does not preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted [their] right.
American Standard Version
He preserveth not the life of the wicked, But giveth to the afflicted their right.
Bible in Basic English
His eyes are ever on the upright, and he gives to the crushed their right;
Darby Translation
He saveth not the wicked alive; but he doeth justice to the afflicted.
Julia Smith Translation
He will not save alive the unjust one, and he will give the judgment of the poor.
King James 2000
He preserves not the life of the wicked: but gives justice to the poor.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He does not keep [the] wicked alive but grants justice [to the] afflicted.
Modern King James verseion
He will not keep alive one who is wicked, but gives right to the afflicted.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
As for the ungodly, he preserveth them not, but helpeth the poor to their right.
NET Bible
He does not allow the wicked to live, but he gives justice to the poor.
New Heart English Bible
He doesn't preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted their right.
The Emphasized Bible
He will not keep alive one who is lawless, but, the right of oppressed ones, will he grant;
Webster
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
World English Bible
He doesn't preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted their right.
Youngs Literal Translation
He reviveth not the wicked, And the judgment of the poor appointeth;
Themes
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Hearing » The lord opening ears
Life » Whose life will not be preserved
natural Life » Of the wicked, not specially protected by God
Preservation » Who God does not preserve
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 36:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Extols God's Greatness
5
“Behold, God is mighty, and yet does not despise anyone [nor regard any as trivial];
He is mighty in the strength and power of understanding.
“He does not prolong the life of the wicked,
But gives the afflicted their justice.
“He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous [those in right standing with Him];
But with kings upon the throne
He has seated them forever, and they are exalted.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 72:12-14
For he will rescue the needy when he cries for help,
The afflicted and abused also, and him who has no helper.
Psalm 140:12
I know [with confidence] that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
And [will secure] justice for the poor.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Do not rob the poor because he is poor [and defenseless],
Nor crush the afflicted [by legal proceedings] at the gate [where the city court is held],
Exodus 22:22-24
You shall not harm or oppress any widow or fatherless child.
Job 5:15
“But God saves [the innocent] from the sword of the mouth of the devious,
And the poor from the hand of the mighty.
Job 8:22
“Those who hate you will be clothed with shame,
And the tents of the wicked will be no longer.”
Job 21:7-9
“Why do the wicked still live,
Become old, and become mighty in power?
Job 21:30
“That evil men are [now] reserved for the day of disaster and destruction,
They will be led away on the day of [God’s] wrath?
Job 29:12-17
Because I rescued the poor who cried for help,
And the orphan who had no helper.
Psalm 9:12
For He who avenges blood [unjustly shed] remembers them (His people);
He does not forget the cry of the afflicted and abused.
Psalm 10:14-15
You have seen it, for You have noted mischief and vexation (irritation) to take it into Your hand.
The unfortunate commits himself to You;
You are the helper of the fatherless.
Psalm 55:23
But You, O God, will bring down the wicked to the pit of destruction;
Men of blood and treachery will not live out half their days.
But I will [boldly and unwaveringly] trust in You.
Psalm 72:4
May he bring justice to the poor among the people,
Save the children of the needy
And crush the oppressor,
Psalm 82:1-4
He judges among the gods (divine beings).
Isaiah 11:4
But with righteousness and justice He will judge the poor,
And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth;
And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
Jeremiah 12:1-2
Yet let me discuss issues of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are those who deal in treachery (deceit) at ease and thriving?
2 Peter 2:9
then [in light of the fact that all this is true, be sure that] the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and how to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,