Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He does not keep the wicked alive but gives the afflicted their rights. New Living Translation He does not let the wicked live but gives justice to the afflicted. English Standard Version He does not keep the wicked alive, but gives the afflicted their right. Berean Standard Bible He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted. King James Bible He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. New King James Version He does not preserve the life of the wicked, But gives justice to the oppressed. New American Standard Bible “He does not keep the wicked alive, But gives justice to the afflicted. NASB 1995 “He does not keep the wicked alive, But gives justice to the afflicted. NASB 1977 “He does not keep the wicked alive, But gives justice to the afflicted. Legacy Standard Bible He does not keep the wicked alive, But gives justice to the afflicted. Amplified Bible “He does not prolong the life of the wicked, But gives the afflicted their justice. Christian Standard Bible He does not keep the wicked alive, but he gives justice to the oppressed. Holman Christian Standard Bible He does not keep the wicked alive, but He gives justice to the afflicted. American Standard Version He preserveth not the life of the wicked, But giveth to the afflicted their right. Contemporary English Version The wicked are cut down, and those who are wronged receive justice. English Revised Version He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth to the afflicted their right. GOD'S WORD® Translation He doesn't allow the wicked person to live. He grants justice to those who are oppressed. Good News Translation He does not let sinners live on, and he always treats the poor with justice. International Standard Version He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted. Majority Standard Bible He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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 justice to the afflicted. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe does not revive the wicked, "" And appoints the judgment of the poor; Young's Literal Translation He reviveth not the wicked, And the judgment of the poor appointeth; Smith's Literal Translation He will not save alive the unjust one, and he will give the judgment of the poor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he saveth not the wicked, and he giveth judgment to the poor. Catholic Public Domain Version But he does not save the impious, though he grants judgment to the poor. New American Bible He establishes the right of the poor; he does not divert his eyes from the just New Revised Standard Version He does not keep the wicked alive, but gives the afflicted their right. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe does not preserve the life of the wicked; but gives justice to the poor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The evil has no life, and he gives justice to the afflicted OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He preserveth not the life of the wicked; But giveth to the poor their right. Brenton Septuagint Translation he will not by any means save alive the ungodly: and he will grant the judgment of the poor. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power…5Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding. 6He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted. 7He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.… Cross References Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Proverbs 10:3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked. Psalm 34:21 Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned. Psalm 9:5 You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever. Psalm 145:20 The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. Proverbs 2:22 but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted. Psalm 11:5-6 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. / On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. 2 Peter 2:9 if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. Psalm 1:6 For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. ... Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. Psalm 37:17 For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. 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.” Treasury of Scripture He preserves not the life of the wicked: but gives right to the poor. preserveth Job 21:7-9,30 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? … Psalm 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. Jeremiah 12:1,2 Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? … giveth Job 29:12-17 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him… Psalm 9:12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble. Psalm 10:14,15 Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless… poor. Exodus 22:22-24 Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child… Psalm 140:12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. Jump to Previous Afflicted Alive Appointeth Crushed Eyes Gives Judgment Justice Life Poor Preserve Preserveth Reviveth Right Rights Saveth Upright WickedJump to Next Afflicted Alive Appointeth Crushed Eyes Gives Judgment Justice Life Poor Preserve Preserveth Reviveth Right Rights Saveth Upright WickedJob 36 1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings 24. God's works are to be magnified He does not keep the wicked alive This phrase underscores the justice and righteousness of God. The Hebrew word for "wicked" is "רָשָׁע" (rasha), which refers to those who are morally wrong or guilty. In the context of the Old Testament, the wicked are often those who defy God's laws and oppress others. The phrase suggests that God's justice is ultimately served, and the wicked will not prosper indefinitely. This reflects a broader biblical theme that God is sovereign and will not allow evil to prevail. Historically, this assurance would have been comforting to the Israelites, who often faced oppression from surrounding nations. but He grants justice to the afflicted Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He does notלֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no keep the wicked רָשָׁ֑ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person alive, יְחַיֶּ֥ה (yə·ḥay·yeh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive but He grants יִתֵּֽן׃ (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set justice וּמִשְׁפַּ֖ט (ū·miš·paṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style to the afflicted. עֲנִיִּ֣ים (‘ă·nî·yîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble Links Job 36:6 NIVJob 36:6 NLT Job 36:6 ESV Job 36:6 NASB Job 36:6 KJV Job 36:6 BibleApps.com Job 36:6 Biblia Paralela Job 36:6 Chinese Bible Job 36:6 French Bible Job 36:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:6 He doesn't preserve the life (Jb) |
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