Job 33:26
New International Version
then that person can pray to God and find favor with him, they will see God’s face and shout for joy; he will restore them to full well-being.

New Living Translation
When he prays to God, he will be accepted. And God will receive him with joy and restore him to good standing.

English Standard Version
then man prays to God, and he accepts him; he sees his face with a shout of joy, and he restores to man his righteousness.

Berean Standard Bible
He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man.

King James Bible
He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.

New King James Version
He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him, He shall see His face with joy, For He restores to man His righteousness.

New American Standard Bible
Then he will pray to God, and He will accept him, So that he may see His face with joy, And He will restore His righteousness to that person.

NASB 1995
Then he will pray to God, and He will accept him, That he may see His face with joy, And He may restore His righteousness to man.

NASB 1977
Then he will pray to God, and He will accept him, That he may see His face with joy, And He may restore His righteousness to man.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he will entreat God, and He will accept him, And he will see His face with joyful shouts, And He may restore His righteousness to man.

Amplified Bible
“He will pray to God, and He shall be favorable to him, So that he looks at His face with joy; For God restores to man His righteousness [that is, his right standing with God—with its joys].

Christian Standard Bible
He will pray to God, and God will delight in him. That person will see his face with a shout of joy, and God will restore his righteousness to him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will pray to God, and God will delight in him. That man will see His face with a shout of joy, and God will restore his righteousness to him.

American Standard Version
He prayeth unto God, and he is favorable unto him, So that he seeth his face with joy: And he restoreth unto man his righteousness.

Contemporary English Version
and we ask God to accept us. Then we joyfully worship God, and we are rewarded because we are innocent.

English Revised Version
He prayeth unto God, and he is favourable unto him; so that he seeth his face with joy: and he restoreth unto man his righteousness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will pray to God, who will be pleased with them. They will see God's face and shout for joy as he restores their righteousness.

Good News Translation
when they pray, God will answer; they will worship God with joy; God will set things right for them again.

International Standard Version
Let him pray to God and he will accept him; he will appear before him with joyful shouts!"

Majority Standard Bible
He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man.

NET Bible
He entreats God, and God delights in him, he sees God's face with rejoicing, and God restores to him his righteousness.

New Heart English Bible
He prays to God, and he is favorable to him, so that he sees his face with joy. He restores to man his righteousness.

Webster's Bible Translation
He shall pray to God, and he will be favorable to him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render to man his righteousness.

World English Bible
He prays to God, and he is favorable to him, so that he sees his face with joy. He restores to man his righteousness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He makes supplication to God, "" And He accepts him. And he sees His face with shouting, "" And He returns to man His righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation
He maketh supplication unto God, And He accepteth him. And he seeth His face with shouting, And He returneth to man His righteousness.

Smith's Literal Translation
He shall pray to God and he shall receive him into favor: and he shall see his face with rejoicing, and he will turn back to man his justice.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall pray to God, and he will be gracious to him : and he shall see his face with joy, and he will render to man his justice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He will beg pardon from God, and he will be soothing to him; and he will look upon his face in jubilation, and he will restore his justice to man.

New American Bible
He shall pray and God will favor him; he shall see God’s face with rejoicing; for he restores a person’s righteousness.

New Revised Standard Version
then he prays to God, and is accepted by him, he comes into his presence with joy, and God repays him for his righteousness.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he shall pray to God, and he will hear him and be pleased with him, and God shall appear before him with glory; for he will render to men his righteousness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he will pray before God and he will answer him, and will be pleased with him and will appear before him in glory, and he will award to a son of man his righteousness
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He prayeth unto God, and He is favourable unto him; So that he seeth His face with joy; And He restoreth unto man his righteousness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he shall pray to the Lord, and his prayer shall be accepted of him; he shall enter with a cheerful countenance, with a full expression of praise: for he will render to men their due.

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Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Rebukes Job
25then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth. 26He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man. 27Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.…

Cross References
Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Psalm 34:4-6
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. / Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. / This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.

Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Psalm 32:5-6
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah / Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Jeremiah 29:12-13
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Psalm 145:18-19
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Luke 11:9-10
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Romans 10:13
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”


Treasury of Scripture

He shall pray to God, and he will be favorable to him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render to man his righteousness.

pray

2 Kings 20:2-5
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying, …

2 Chronicles 33:12,13,19
And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, …

Psalm 6:1-9
To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure…

and he shall

Job 42:8,9
Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job…

Numbers 6:25,26
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: …

Psalm 4:6,7
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us…

he will

Job 34:11
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

1 Samuel 26:23
The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.

Psalm 18:20
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

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Job 33
1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job
8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness
14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry
31. He incites Job to attention














He prays to God
The act of prayer is central to the relationship between humanity and the divine. In Hebrew, the word for "prays" is often linked to the idea of intercession and supplication. This phrase emphasizes the importance of direct communication with God, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible. Prayer is not just a ritual but a heartfelt dialogue with the Creator, reflecting a deep trust and reliance on His wisdom and mercy.

and finds favor
Finding favor with God is a recurring theme in Scripture, often associated with divine grace and approval. The Hebrew root for "favor" can also imply acceptance and delight. This phrase suggests that through sincere prayer and repentance, one can experience God's gracious acceptance, reminiscent of the favor shown to biblical figures like Noah and Mary. It underscores the transformative power of God's grace in the believer's life.

he sees God’s face
In biblical terms, seeing God's face is symbolic of experiencing His presence and favor. Historically, this was considered a profound blessing, as direct encounters with God were rare and awe-inspiring. The phrase evokes the idea of intimacy and closeness with the divine, a privilege granted to those who are righteous and pure in heart. It reflects the ultimate goal of the faithful: to dwell in the presence of God.

and shouts for joy
Joy is a natural response to the realization of God's presence and favor. The Hebrew concept of joy is often linked to expressions of gratitude and worship. This phrase captures the exuberant and spontaneous reaction of a soul that has been touched by divine grace. It serves as a reminder that true joy is found not in worldly possessions but in the assurance of God's love and salvation.

and God restores his righteousness
Restoration is a powerful theme in the Bible, often associated with redemption and renewal. The Hebrew root for "restores" implies a return to an original state of purity and integrity. This phrase highlights God's role as a restorer of righteousness, emphasizing that it is through His intervention that one is made right. It speaks to the hope of redemption and the promise of a renewed relationship with God.

to that man
The specificity of "that man" underscores the personal nature of God's dealings with individuals. It suggests that God's grace and restoration are not abstract concepts but are available to each person who seeks Him earnestly. This phrase personalizes the message of the verse, reminding believers that God's love and mercy are directed towards them individually, affirming their worth and significance in His eyes.

(26) He will be favourable unto him.--Very beautiful is this description of the restoration of the penitent sinner and his recovery from sickness. He shall thankfully resort unto the house of God with joy, for that He has rewarded him according to his righteousness, which was the fruit of faith (Genesis 15:6; Psalm 32:1-2).

Verse 26. - He shall pray unto God, and he (i.e. God) will be favourable unto him, Being restored to God's favour, he will once more be able to address him in "effectual fervent prayer," and obtain whatever he desires of him. And he shall see his face with joy. God's face shall no longer be a terror to him, but he shall look upon it with joy and gladness. For he (i.e. God, will render unto man his righteousness. That is, will both account and make him righteous - both justify and sanctify him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He will pray
יֶעְתַּ֤ר (ye‘·tar)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6279: To burn incense in worship, intercede

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

God
אֱל֨וֹהַּ ׀ (’ĕ·lō·w·ah)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 433: God -- a deity, the Deity

and find favor;
וַיִּרְצֵ֗הוּ (way·yir·ṣê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt

he will see
וַיַּ֣רְא (way·yar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

His face
פָּ֭נָיו (pā·nāw)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

and shout for joy,
בִּתְרוּעָ֑ה (biṯ·rū·‘āh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8643: Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum

and God will restore
וַיָּ֥שֶׁב (way·yā·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

the righteousness
צִדְקָתֽוֹ׃ (ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

of that man.
לֶ֝אֱנ֗וֹשׁ (le·’ĕ·nō·wōš)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 582: Man, mankind


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