Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version yet my hands have been free of violence and my prayer is pure. New Living Translation Yet I have done no wrong, and my prayer is pure. English Standard Version although there is no violence in my hands, and my prayer is pure. Berean Standard Bible yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure. King James Bible Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure. New King James Version Although no violence is in my hands, And my prayer is pure. New American Standard Bible Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure. NASB 1995 Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure. NASB 1977 Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure. Legacy Standard Bible Why?—because there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure. Amplified Bible Although there is no violence or wrongdoing in my hands, And my prayer is pure. Christian Standard Bible although my hands are free from violence and my prayer is pure. Holman Christian Standard Bible although my hands are free from violence and my prayer is pure. American Standard Version Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure. Contemporary English Version though I am not violent, and my prayers are sincere. English Revised Version Although there is no violence in mine hands, and my prayer is pure. GOD'S WORD® Translation although my hands have done nothing violent, and my prayer is sincere. Good News Translation but I am not guilty of any violence, and my prayer to God is sincere. International Standard Version even though violence is not my intention, and my prayer is pure." Majority Standard Bible yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure. NET Bible although there is no violence in my hands and my prayer is pure. New Heart English Bible Although there is no violence in my hands, and my prayer is pure. Webster's Bible Translation Not for any injustice in my hands: also my prayer is pure. World English Bible although there is no violence in my hands, and my prayer is pure. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNot for violence in my hands, "" And my prayer [is] pure. Young's Literal Translation Not for violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure. Smith's Literal Translation Not for violence in my hands: and my prayer is clean. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese things have I suffered without the iniquity of my hand, when I offered pure prayers to God. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Although my hands are free from violence, and my prayer sincere. New Revised Standard Version though there is no violence in my hands, and my prayer is pure. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut not for any iniquity in my hands; my prayer also is pure. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because there is no evil in my hands and my prayer is pure OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure. Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet there was no injustice in my hands, and my prayer is pure. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Decries his Comforters…16My face is red with weeping, and deep shadows ring my eyes; 17yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure. 18O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest.… Cross References Psalm 17:1-3 A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit. / May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right. / You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth. Isaiah 53:9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. 1 Peter 2:22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” Psalm 26:6 I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD, 1 John 3:5 But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. Psalm 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Psalm 18:20-24 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ... Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Psalm 73:13 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands. Matthew 27:4 “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” Psalm 44:17-18 All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten You or betrayed Your covenant. / Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path. John 8:46 Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. Luke 23:41 We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Treasury of Scripture Not for any injustice in my hands: also my prayer is pure. Not for Job 11:14 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles. Job 15:20,34 The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor… Job 21:27,28 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me… my prayer Job 8:5,6 If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty; … Psalm 66:18,19 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: … Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. Jump to Previous Acts Although Clean Free Hands Injustice Prayer Pure Violence ViolentJump to Next Acts Although Clean Free Hands Injustice Prayer Pure Violence ViolentJob 16 1. Job reproves his friends for unmercifulness17. He maintains his innocence yet my hands are free of violence In this phrase, Job asserts his innocence and integrity. The imagery of "hands" often symbolizes actions and deeds in biblical literature. Job's claim that his hands are "free of violence" suggests that he has not committed acts of injustice or harm against others. This is significant in the context of the accusations from his friends, who imply that his suffering must be due to some hidden sin. The cultural context of the time placed a strong emphasis on retributive justice, where suffering was often seen as a direct result of personal wrongdoing. Job's insistence on his innocence challenges this notion and highlights the theme of undeserved suffering. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of righteousness, as seen in Psalm 24:4, which speaks of having "clean hands and a pure heart." and my prayer is pure Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar Job's three friends who visit him to offer counsel and comfort but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, suggesting his suffering is due to sin. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. God The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing to demonstrate Job's faithfulness and to reveal deeper truths about suffering and divine justice. 5. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity and protection from God. Teaching Points Integrity in SufferingJob maintains his integrity despite his friends' accusations and his immense suffering. This teaches us the importance of holding onto our righteousness and integrity, even when others misunderstand or misjudge us. Purity in Prayer Job emphasizes the purity of his prayer, reminding us that our communication with God should be sincere and free from deceit or ulterior motives. Misunderstanding and Judgment Job's experience with his friends shows that even well-meaning people can misjudge our circumstances. We should be cautious in how we interpret others' suffering and avoid jumping to conclusions. Faithfulness Amidst Trials Job's steadfastness encourages believers to remain faithful to God, trusting in His justice and timing, even when we do not understand our trials.(17) Not for any injustice.--Literally, for no injustice, just as in Isaiah 53:9 : "because he had done no violence," should be "not because he had done any violence, or because deceit was in his mouth."Verse 17. - Not for any injustice in mine hands; or, not that there is any violence in my hands (scrap. Isaiah 53:9, where the expression used of the Messiah is nearly the same). Job repudiates the charge of rapine and robbery which Eliphaz has brought against him (Job 15:28, 34). His hands have not done violence to any. Also my prayer is pure. Neither has he been guilty of the hypocrisy which Eliphaz has also charged him with (Job 15:34). His prayers have been sincere and genuine. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew yetעַ֭ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my hands בְּכַפָּ֑י (bə·ḵap·pāy) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan are free of לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no violence חָמָ֣ס (ḥā·mās) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2555: Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain and my prayer וּֽתְפִלָּתִ֥י (ū·ṯə·p̄il·lā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn is pure. זַכָּֽה׃ (zak·kāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2134: Pure, clean Links Job 16:17 NIVJob 16:17 NLT Job 16:17 ESV Job 16:17 NASB Job 16:17 KJV Job 16:17 BibleApps.com Job 16:17 Biblia Paralela Job 16:17 Chinese Bible Job 16:17 French Bible Job 16:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 16:17 Although there is no violence in my (Jb) |
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