Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nevertheless, the righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stronger. New Living Translation The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger. English Standard Version Yet the righteous holds to his way, and he who has clean hands grows stronger and stronger. Berean Standard Bible Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger. King James Bible The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. New King James Version Yet the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger. New American Standard Bible “Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way, And the one who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger. NASB 1995 “Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger. NASB 1977 “Nevertheless the righteous shall hold to his way, And he who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger. Legacy Standard Bible Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will grow mightier and mightier. Amplified Bible “Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger. Christian Standard Bible Yet the righteous person will hold to his way, and the one whose hands are clean will grow stronger. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet the righteous person will hold to his way, and the one whose hands are clean will grow stronger. American Standard Version Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger. Contemporary English Version They would do the right thing and because they did, they would grow stronger. English Revised Version Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger. GOD'S WORD® Translation Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger. Good News Translation Those who claim to be respectable are more and more convinced they are right. International Standard Version But the righteous person will hold to his way, and those with clean hands will grow stronger and stronger." Majority Standard Bible Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger. NET Bible But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger. New Heart English Bible Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger. Webster's Bible Translation The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. World English Bible Yet the righteous will hold to his way. He who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the righteous lays hold [on] his way, "" And the clean of hands adds strength. Young's Literal Translation And the righteous layeth hold on his way, And the clean of hands addeth strength, And -- dumb are they all. Smith's Literal Translation And the just shall hold on his way, and the clean one of hands shall add strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the just man shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Catholic Public Domain Version And the just will cling to his way, and clean hands will increase strength. New American Bible The righteous holds to his way, the one with clean hands increases in strength. New Revised Standard Version Yet the righteous hold to their way, and they that have clean hands grow stronger and stronger. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe righteous also shall hold to his way, and he that has clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The righteous shall hold his way and will grasp firmly, and he whose hands are clean will add to power OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yet the righteous holdeth on his way, And he that hath clean hands waxeth stronger and stronger. Brenton Septuagint Translation But let the faithful hold on his own way, and let him that is pure of hands take courage. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Prepares for Death…8The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless. 9Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger. 10But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.… Cross References Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Psalm 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. Psalm 84:7 They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion. Romans 8:28-30 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. / You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Psalm 112:6-7 Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. / He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Isaiah 26:7 The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright. Treasury of Scripture The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that has clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. hold on Psalm 84:7,11 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God… Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 14:16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. clean Genesis 20:5 Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this. Psalm 24:4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Psalm 26:6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD: be stronger and stronger. Isaiah 40:29-31 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength… 2 Corinthians 12:9,10 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me… Jump to Previous Addeth Clean Dumb Gets Grow Grows Hands Hold Holdeth Holds Increase Keeps Layeth Nevertheless New Righteous Strength Stronger Upright Wax Waxeth Way WaysJump to Next Addeth Clean Dumb Gets Grow Grows Hands Hold Holdeth Holds Increase Keeps Layeth Nevertheless New Righteous Strength Stronger Upright Wax Waxeth Way WaysJob 17 1. Job appeals from men to God6. The unmerciful dealing of men with the afflicted may astonish, 9. but not discourage the righteous 11. His hope is not in life, but in death Yet the righteous The term "righteous" in Hebrew is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), which refers to someone who is just, lawful, and in right standing with God. In the context of Job, this word underscores the moral and ethical integrity that Job strives to maintain despite his suffering. Historically, righteousness was not only a personal attribute but also a communal expectation in ancient Israel, where adherence to God's laws was paramount. The righteous are those who align their lives with God's will, and this verse affirms their steadfastness. will hold to his way and the one with clean hands will grow stronger Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yet the righteousצַדִּ֣יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous will hold וְיֹאחֵ֣ז (wə·yō·ḥêz) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 270: To grasp, take hold, take possession to his way, דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (dar·kōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and the one with clean hands יָ֝דַ֗יִם (yā·ḏa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 3027: A hand will grow יֹסִ֥יף (yō·sîp̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment stronger. אֹֽמֶץ׃ (’ō·meṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 555: Strength Links Job 17:9 NIVJob 17:9 NLT Job 17:9 ESV Job 17:9 NASB Job 17:9 KJV Job 17:9 BibleApps.com Job 17:9 Biblia Paralela Job 17:9 Chinese Bible Job 17:9 French Bible Job 17:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 17:9 Yet shall the righteous hold on his (Jb) |
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