Job 5:15
New International Version
He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth; he saves them from the clutches of the powerful.

New Living Translation
He rescues the poor from the cutting words of the strong, and rescues them from the clutches of the powerful.

English Standard Version
But he saves the needy from the sword of their mouth and from the hand of the mighty.

Berean Standard Bible
He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful.

King James Bible
But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.

New King James Version
But He saves the needy from the sword, From the mouth of the mighty, And from their hand.

New American Standard Bible
“But He saves from the sword of their mouth, And the poor from the hand of the strong.

NASB 1995
“But He saves from the sword of their mouth, And the poor from the hand of the mighty.

NASB 1977
“But He saves from the sword of their mouth, And the poor from the hand of the mighty.

Legacy Standard Bible
But He saves from the sword of their mouth, And the needy from the hand of the strong.

Amplified Bible
“But God saves [the innocent] from the sword of the mouth of the devious, And the poor from the hand of the mighty.

Christian Standard Bible
He saves the needy from their sharp words and from the clutches of the powerful.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He saves the needy from their sharp words and from the clutches of the powerful.

American Standard Version
But he saveth from the sword of their mouth, Even the needy from the hand of the mighty.

Contemporary English Version
God rescues the needy from the words of the wicked and the fist of the mighty.

English Revised Version
But he saveth from the sword of their mouth, even the needy from the hand of the mighty.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"But he saves [other people] from their slander and the needy from the power of the mighty.

Good News Translation
But God saves the poor from death; he saves the needy from oppression.

International Standard Version
So he delivers from the sword of their mouth— the poor from the power of the mighty.

Majority Standard Bible
He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful.

NET Bible
So he saves from the sword that comes from their mouth, even the poor from the hand of the powerful.

New Heart English Bible
But he saves from the sword of their mouth, even the needy from the hand of the mighty.

Webster's Bible Translation
But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.

World English Bible
But he saves from the sword of their mouth, even the needy from the hand of the mighty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth, "" And from a strong hand,

Young's Literal Translation
And He saveth the wasted from their mouth, And from a strong hand the needy,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he saved the needy from the sword, from their mouth and from the band of the strong one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he shall save the needy from the sword of their mouth, and the poor from the hand of the violent.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Thereafter, he will act to save the needy from the sword of their mouth, and the poor from the hand of the violent.

New American Bible
But he saves the poor from the sword of their mouth, from the hand of the mighty.

New Revised Standard Version
But he saves the needy from the sword of their mouth, from the hand of the mighty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But he saves their lives from the sword, and the poor from the hand of the mighty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He saves the poor from the sword of their mouth and from the hand of the mighty
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But He saveth from the sword of their mouth, Even the needy from the hand of the mighty.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and let them perish in war, and let the weak escape from the hand of the mighty.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him
14They encounter darkness by day and grope at noon as in the night. 15He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful. 16So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.…

Cross References
Psalm 107:41
But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.

Psalm 72:12-14
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. / He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. / He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.

Psalm 35:10
All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”

Psalm 12:5
“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”

Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 10:14
But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.

Psalm 34:6
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 68:20
Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death.

Isaiah 25:4
For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,

Isaiah 49:25
Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Proverbs 24:11-12
Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?

Luke 1:52-53
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. / He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,


Treasury of Scripture

But he saves the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.

he saveth.

Psalm 10:14,17
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…

Psalm 35:10
All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?

Psalm 72:4,12,13
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor…

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Job 5
1. Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;
6. that man is born to trouble;
8. that God is to be regarded in affliction;
17. the happy end of God's correction.














He saves the needy
This phrase highlights God's concern and intervention for those who are vulnerable and oppressed. Throughout the Bible, God is depicted as a protector and deliverer of the needy, as seen in Psalms 72:12-14, where He is described as rescuing the poor and needy. This reflects God's character as compassionate and just, ensuring that those who cannot defend themselves are cared for.

from the sword in their mouth
The "sword in their mouth" can be understood metaphorically, referring to harmful words or accusations that can destroy reputations or lives. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, words were powerful and could be used as weapons. This phrase may also connect to the idea of false testimony or slander, which is condemned in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:16). The imagery of a sword suggests the destructive potential of speech, a theme echoed in James 3:6, where the tongue is described as a fire.

and from the clutches of the powerful
This part of the verse emphasizes God's ability to deliver the needy from those who wield power unjustly. In the historical context, the powerful often exploited the weak, a situation addressed by the prophets who called for justice and righteousness (e.g., Isaiah 1:17). The "clutches" imply a grip or control, suggesting that the powerful may oppress or manipulate the needy. This deliverance is a type of Christ's work, who came to set the oppressed free (Luke 4:18) and who stands against the forces of injustice.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
- A man of great faith and patience, who endures immense suffering and loss. The book of Job explores his trials and the conversations he has with his friends about the nature of suffering and God's justice.

2. Eliphaz the Temanite
- One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In Job 5, Eliphaz is speaking, offering his perspective on suffering and divine justice.

3. The Needy
- Refers to those who are vulnerable, oppressed, or in distress, highlighting God's concern for the marginalized.

4. The Sword in Their Mouth
- A metaphor for harmful words or accusations that can wound or destroy, emphasizing the power of speech.

5. The Powerful
- Those who wield authority or influence, often oppressing the weak or vulnerable.
Teaching Points
God's Deliverance
God is portrayed as a savior of the needy, emphasizing His compassion and justice. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's protection and deliverance in times of distress.

The Power of Words
Words can be as destructive as physical weapons. Christians are called to use their speech to build up rather than tear down, reflecting God's love and truth.

The Responsibility of the Powerful
Those in positions of power are reminded of their responsibility to act justly and protect the vulnerable, following God's example of justice and mercy.

Faith in Adversity
In the face of oppression or false accusations, believers are encouraged to maintain their faith, knowing that God sees and will act on their behalf.

Compassion for the Needy
As God cares for the needy, Christians are called to actively support and advocate for those who are marginalized or oppressed in society.(15) From the sword, from their mouth.--It is merely a matter of grammatical nicety whether we regard the sword as coming forth from their mouth, or as identical with what comes forth from it, or as the first of three things from which the poor are delivered. It is worthy of special note that the Lord is thus conceived of and represented, as the Saviour, and the Saviour of them who have no saviour. Is not this an idea confined to the circle of the sacred writings? At all events, it so abounds and predominates in them as to be pre-eminently, if not exclusively, characteristic of them.

Verse 15. - But he sayeth the poor from the sword, from their mouth; rather, from the sword of their mouth; i.e. from their cruel and destructive words (Psalm 57:4; Psalm 64:3; Proverbs 12:18), which cut "like a sharp razor" (Psalm 52:2). By calumny, innuendoes, lies, fraudulent representations, and the like, the ungodly work, perhaps, more injury than by their actions. And from the hand of the mighty. God delivers the poor both from their words and from their deeds.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He saves
וַיֹּ֣שַׁע (way·yō·ša‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

the needy
אֶבְיֽוֹן׃ (’eḇ·yō·wn)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor

from the sword
מֵ֭חֶרֶב (mê·ḥe·reḇ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

in their mouth
מִפִּיהֶ֑ם (mip·pî·hem)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

and from the clutches
וּמִיַּ֖ד (ū·mî·yaḏ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of the powerful.
חָזָ֣ק (ḥā·zāq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2389: Strong, stout, mighty


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