Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or the needy without garments, New Living Translation Whenever I saw the homeless without clothes and the needy with nothing to wear, English Standard Version if I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, or the needy without covering, Berean Standard Bible if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, King James Bible If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering; New King James Version If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or any poor man without covering; New American Standard Bible If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or that the needy had no covering, NASB 1995 If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or that the needy had no covering, NASB 1977 If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or that the needy had no covering, Legacy Standard Bible If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or that the needy had no covering, Amplified Bible If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or any poor person without covering, Christian Standard Bible if I have seen anyone dying for lack of clothing or a needy person without a cloak, Holman Christian Standard Bible if I have seen anyone dying for lack of clothing or a needy person without a cloak, American Standard Version If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, Or that the needy had no covering; Contemporary English Version I provided clothes for the poor, English Revised Version If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or that the needy had no covering; GOD'S WORD® Translation If I have seen anyone die because he had no clothes or a poor person going naked.... Good News Translation When I found someone in need, too poor to buy clothes, International Standard Version if I've observed someone who is about to die for lack of clothes or if I have no clothing to give to the poor, NET Bible If I have seen anyone about to perish for lack of clothing, or a poor man without a coat, New Heart English Bible if I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or that the needy had no covering; Webster's Bible Translation If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleif I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, World English Bible if I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or that the needy had no covering; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf I see [any] perishing without clothing, "" And there is no covering for the needy, Young's Literal Translation If I see any perishing without clothing, And there is no covering to the needy, Smith's Literal Translation If I shall see one perishing from not being clothed, and no covering to the needy; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf I have despised him that was perishing for want of clothing, and the poor man that had no covering: Catholic Public Domain Version if I have looked down on him who was perishing because he had no clothing and the poor without any covering, New American Bible If I have seen a wanderer without clothing, or a poor man without covering, New Revised Standard Version if I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, or a poor person without covering, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf I have seen anyone perishing for want of clothing, or any poor without covering Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If I have seen one lost who was without clothing, and the afflicted without a cloak OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If I have seen any wanderer in want of clothing, Or that the needy had no covering; Brenton Septuagint Translation And if too I overlooked the naked as he was perishing, and did not clothe him; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…18though from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my mother’s womb I guided the widow— 19if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, 20if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,… Cross References Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? Matthew 25:35-36 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Luke 3:11 John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” Deuteronomy 15:7-8 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. 2 Corinthians 9:9 As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” Isaiah 58:10 and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. Treasury of Scripture If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering; Job 22:6 For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing. 2 Chronicles 28:15 And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria. Isaiah 58:7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? Jump to Previous Clothing Covering Death Garment Lack Need Needy Perish Perishing Poor Wanderer WantJump to Next Clothing Covering Death Garment Lack Need Needy Perish Perishing Poor Wanderer WantJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesif I have seen one perish for lack of clothing This phrase highlights Job's commitment to social justice and compassion. In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing was a basic necessity, and its absence could lead to severe suffering or death, especially in harsh climates. Job's statement reflects the biblical principle of caring for the poor and needy, as seen in Deuteronomy 15:11, which commands generosity towards the poor. The imagery of perishing for lack of clothing also echoes the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 25:36, where providing clothing to the needy is equated with serving Christ Himself. Job's integrity is demonstrated by his proactive concern for those in dire need, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes God's heart for the marginalized. or a needy man without a cloak Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. In this chapter, Job is defending his integrity and righteousness. 2. Needy Man Represents those who are impoverished or lacking basic necessities, such as clothing, in the society around Job. 3. Perishing for Lack of Clothing This phrase highlights the dire situation of individuals who are suffering due to a lack of basic needs, emphasizing the social and moral responsibility to care for them. Teaching Points Compassionate ResponsibilityAs followers of Christ, we are called to be aware of and respond to the needs of those around us, just as Job was conscious of the needy in his community. Integrity in Action Job's defense of his actions serves as a model for living a life of integrity, where our faith is demonstrated through tangible acts of kindness and support for others. Reflecting God's Love Providing for the needy is a practical way to reflect God's love and compassion, showing that our faith is alive and active. Social Justice and Righteousness The verse challenges us to consider our role in promoting social justice and righteousness, ensuring that we do not ignore the plight of the vulnerable. Eternal Perspective Acts of kindness and charity have eternal significance, as they align with God's heart and His kingdom values. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 31Is nudity allowed in heaven? If Psalm 11:7 affirms God's love of righteousness, why does the broader biblical narrative allow for continued injustice and suffering? How can a just God allow the innocent to suffer alongside the wicked, as implied in Job 35:14-16? Why does Job 4 seem to contradict other biblical teachings, such as the Book of Psalms, that the righteous can and do suffer?(19) If I have seen any perish for want of.--Or, any wanderer without.Verse 19. - If I have seen any perish for want of clothing (scrap. Job 22:6, where Eliphaz taxes Job with so acting; and, on the duty of clothing the naked, see Isaiah 58:7; Ezekiel 18:7, 16; Matthew 25:36). Or any poor without covering. A pleonastic parallelism. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew ifאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I have seen אֶרְאֶ֣ה (’er·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see one perish א֭וֹבֵד (’ō·w·ḇêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish for lack מִבְּלִ֣י (mib·bə·lî) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 1097: Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as of clothing, לְב֑וּשׁ (lə·ḇūš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3830: A garment, clothing, raiment or a needy man לָאֶבְיֽוֹן׃ (lā·’eḇ·yō·wn) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor without וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle a cloak, כְּ֝ס֗וּת (kə·sūṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3682: A cover, a veiling Links Job 31:19 NIVJob 31:19 NLT Job 31:19 ESV Job 31:19 NASB Job 31:19 KJV Job 31:19 BibleApps.com Job 31:19 Biblia Paralela Job 31:19 Chinese Bible Job 31:19 French Bible Job 31:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:19 If I have seen any perish (Jb) |
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