Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Should not your piety be your confidence and your blameless ways your hope? New Living Translation Doesn’t your reverence for God give you confidence? Doesn’t your life of integrity give you hope? English Standard Version Is not your fear of God your confidence, and the integrity of your ways your hope? Berean Standard Bible Is your reverence not your confidence, and the uprightness of your ways your hope? King James Bible Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy ways? New King James Version Is not your reverence your confidence? And the integrity of your ways your hope? New American Standard Bible “Is your fear of God not your confidence, And the integrity of your ways your hope? NASB 1995 “Is not your fear of God your confidence, And the integrity of your ways your hope? NASB 1977 “Is not your fear of God your confidence, And the integrity of your ways your hope? Legacy Standard Bible Is not your fear of God your confidence, And the integrity of your ways your hope? Amplified Bible “Is not your fear of God your confidence, And [is not] the integrity and uprightness of your ways your hope? Christian Standard Bible Isn’t your piety your confidence, and the integrity of your life your hope? Holman Christian Standard Bible Isn’t your piety your confidence, and the integrity of your life your hope? American Standard Version Is not thy fear of God thy confidence, And the integrity of thy ways thy hope? Contemporary English Version You respect God and live right, so don't lose hope! English Revised Version Is not thy fear of God thy confidence, and thy hope the integrity of thy ways? GOD'S WORD® Translation Doesn't your fear of God give you confidence and your lifetime of integrity give you hope? Good News Translation You worshiped God, and your life was blameless; and so you should have confidence and hope. International Standard Version "Your fear of God has been your confidence, hasn't it? The integrity of your life has been your hope, hasn't it? Majority Standard Bible Is your reverence not your confidence, and the uprightness of your ways your hope? NET Bible Is not your piety your confidence, and your blameless ways your hope? New Heart English Bible Isn't your piety your confidence? Isn't the integrity of your ways your hope? Webster's Bible Translation Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy ways? World English Bible Isn’t your piety your confidence? Isn’t the integrity of your ways your hope? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIs your reverence not your confidence? Your hope—the perfection of your ways? Young's Literal Translation Is not thy reverence thy confidence? Thy hope -- the perfection of thy ways? Smith's Literal Translation Is not thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the integrity of thy ways? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhere is thy fear, thy fortitude, thy patience, and the perfection of thy ways? Catholic Public Domain Version Where is your reverence, your fortitude, your patience, and the perfection of your ways? New American Bible Is not your piety a source of confidence, and your integrity of life your hope? New Revised Standard Version Is not your fear of God your confidence, and the integrity of your ways your hope? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, your fear is to be blamed, and your trust in the integrity of your way. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, this your religion is blaming you, also your hope and the integrity of your way OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Is not thy fear of God thy confidence, And thy hope the integrity of thy ways? Brenton Septuagint Translation Is not thy fear founded in folly, thy hope also, and the mischief of thy way? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz: The Innocent Prosper…5But now trouble has come upon you, and you are weary. It strikes you, and you are dismayed. 6Is your reverence not your confidence, and the uprightness of your ways your hope? 7Consider now, I plead: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Or where have the upright been destroyed?… Cross References Proverbs 3:25-26 Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, / for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. Psalm 112:7-8 He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. / His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Proverbs 14:26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. Psalm 46:1-2 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, Proverbs 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Psalm 37:3-5 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. / Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. / Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 125:1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture Is not this your fear, your confidence, your hope, and the uprightness of your ways? thy fear. Job 1:1,9,10 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil… 2 Kings 20:3 I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. thy confidence. Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Proverbs 3:26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. thy hope. Job 17:15 And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? 1 Peter 1:13,17 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; … the uprightness. Job 1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Job 16:17 Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure. Job 23:11,12 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined… Jump to Previous Blameless Confidence Fear Hope Integrity Life Perfection Piety Reverence Support Upright Uprightness Way WaysJump to Next Blameless Confidence Fear Hope Integrity Life Perfection Piety Reverence Support Upright Uprightness Way WaysJob 4 1. Eliphaz reproves Job that the innocent do not suffer7. He teaches God's judgments to be not for the righteous, but for the wicked. 12. His fearful vision to humble the excellency of creatures before God. Is your reverence not your confidence This phrase suggests that reverence, or fear of the Lord, should be the foundation of one's confidence. In the context of Job, Eliphaz is questioning Job's faith and integrity, implying that Job's reverence for God should provide him with assurance even amidst suffering. Biblically, reverence for God is often linked to wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 9:10). The idea that reverence leads to confidence is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 112:1,7, where the fear of the Lord results in a steadfast heart. Historically, reverence for God was a central tenet of Hebrew faith, deeply embedded in their cultural and religious practices. and the uprightness of your ways your hope? Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliphaz the TemaniteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker in this verse, offering his perspective on Job's suffering. 2. Job A wealthy and righteous man who experiences severe trials and suffering. The book of Job explores his responses and the dialogues with his friends. 3. Teman A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered wise and knowledgeable. 4. Suffering of Job The context of this verse is Job's immense suffering, having lost his wealth, children, and health. 5. Dialogue The book of Job is structured as a series of dialogues between Job and his friends, exploring themes of suffering, righteousness, and divine justice. Teaching Points Reverence as ConfidenceTrue confidence stems from a deep reverence for God. When we hold God in awe and respect, it provides a foundation for our trust and assurance in life's challenges. Integrity as Hope Living a life of integrity offers hope, as it aligns us with God's will and purposes. Integrity ensures that our actions and decisions are consistent with our faith. The Role of Friends in Suffering Eliphaz's words remind us of the importance of wise and compassionate counsel during times of suffering. Friends should encourage and uplift, pointing us back to God. Misunderstanding Suffering Eliphaz's assumption that Job's suffering is due to a lack of integrity highlights the danger of misjudging others' circumstances. We must be careful not to equate suffering with divine punishment. Endurance Through Trials Like Job, believers are called to endure trials with integrity and reverence, trusting that God is sovereign and just, even when His ways are beyond our understanding.(6) Is not this thy fear, thy confidence . . .?--The meaning seems to be, "Should not thy fear or piety be thy confidence, and the uprightness of thy ways thy hope? Should not the piety thou wast so ready to commend to others supply a sufficient ground of hope for thyself?" Or we may understand, "Is not thy reverence, thy confidence, thy hope, and thy integrity shown to be worthless if thou faintest as soon as adversity toucheth thee?" The drift of the speaker is virtually the same in either case.Verse 6. - Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy ways? Translate, with the Revised Version, Is not thy fear of God thy confidence and thy hope the integrity of thy ways? The verse is composed, as usual, of two clauses, balancing each other; and the meaning seems to be that, if Job is as convinced of his piety and uprightness as he professes to be, he ought still to maintain confidence in God, and a full expectation of deliverance from his troubles. If he does not, what is the natural inference? Surely, that he is not so confident of his innocence as he professes to be. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Is your reverenceיִ֭רְאָתְךָ (yir·’ā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent not הֲלֹ֣א (hă·lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no your confidence, כִּסְלָתֶ֑ךָ (kis·lā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3690: Stupidity, confidence and the uprightness וְתֹ֣ם (wə·ṯōm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8537: Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate of your ways דְּרָכֶֽיךָ׃ (də·rā·ḵe·ḵā) Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action your hope? תִּ֝קְוָתְךָ֗ (tiq·wā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8615: A cord, expectancy Links Job 4:6 NIVJob 4:6 NLT Job 4:6 ESV Job 4:6 NASB Job 4:6 KJV Job 4:6 BibleApps.com Job 4:6 Biblia Paralela Job 4:6 Chinese Bible Job 4:6 French Bible Job 4:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 4:6 Isn't your piety your confidence? 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