Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to deprive them of justice— would not the Lord see such things? New Living Translation if they twist justice in the courts— doesn’t the Lord see all these things? English Standard Version to subvert a man in his lawsuit, the Lord does not approve. Berean Standard Bible to subvert a man in his lawsuit—of these the Lord does not approve. King James Bible To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not. New King James Version Or subvert a man in his cause— The Lord does not approve. New American Standard Bible To defraud someone in his lawsuit— Of these things the Lord does not approve. NASB 1995 To defraud a man in his lawsuit— Of these things the Lord does not approve. NASB 1977 To defraud a man in his lawsuit— Of these things the Lord does not approve. Legacy Standard Bible To defraud a man in his legal case— These things the Lord does not see with approval. Amplified Bible To defraud a man in his lawsuit— The Lord does not approve of these things. Christian Standard Bible or subverting a person in his lawsuit — the Lord does not approve of these things. Holman Christian Standard Bible or suppressing a person’s lawsuit— the Lord does not approve of these things. American Standard Version To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not. Contemporary English Version and he knows when you refuse to give someone a fair trial. English Revised Version To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not. GOD'S WORD® Translation or deprive people of justice in court. The Lord isn't happy to see [these things]. Good News Translation When justice is perverted in court, he knows. International Standard Version When a man is thwarted in his appeal, does the Lord condone it? Majority Standard Bible to subvert a man in his lawsuit?of these the Lord does not approve. NET Bible to defraud a person in a lawsuit--the Lord does not approve of such things! New Heart English Bible to subvert a man in his cause, the LORD does not approve. Webster's Bible Translation To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not. World English Bible to subvert a man in his cause, the Lord doesn’t approve. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTo subvert a man in his cause, the Lord has not approved. Young's Literal Translation To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord hath not approved. Smith's Literal Translation To pervert a man in his contention Jehovah saw not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLamed. To destroy a man wrongfully in his judgment, the Lord hath not approved. Catholic Public Domain Version LAMED. as if to pervert a man in his judgment: the Lord does not do this. New American Bible Or subverts a person’s lawsuit— does the Lord not see? New Revised Standard Version when one’s case is subverted —does the Lord not see it? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo subvert a man in his cause, the LORD does not approve. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH does not countenance condemning a son of man in his cause OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917To subvert a man in his cause, The Lord approveth not. Brenton Septuagint Translation to condemn a man unjustly in his judgment, the Lord has not given commandment. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Hope…35to deny a man justice before the Most High, 36to subvert a man in his lawsuit— of these the Lord does not approve. Cross References Proverbs 17:15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD. Isaiah 5:23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice. Exodus 23:7 Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty. Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. Isaiah 10:1-2 Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, / to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and orphans their plunder. Psalm 82:2-4 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah / Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Amos 5:12 For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate. Micah 3:9 Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right, Habakkuk 1:4 Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted. Zechariah 7:10 Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Luke 18:7-8 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” 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. Romans 2:5-6 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” Romans 3:5-6 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. / Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world? Treasury of Scripture To subvert a man in his cause, the LORD approves not. the Lord 2 Samuel 11:27 And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD. Isaiah 59:15 Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment. Habakkuk 1:13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? approveth. Jump to Previous Approve Approved Approveth Cause Defraud Deprive Justice Lawsuit Pleasure Subvert WrongJump to Next Approve Approved Approveth Cause Defraud Deprive Justice Lawsuit Pleasure Subvert WrongLamentations 3 1. The prophet bewails his own calamities22. By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope 37. He acknowledges God's justice 55. He prays for deliverance 64. And vengeance on his enemies to subvert a man in his lawsuit— This phrase addresses the act of undermining justice, particularly in legal matters. In ancient Israel, the legal system was intended to reflect God's justice and righteousness. The Torah, especially in books like Deuteronomy, emphasizes fair treatment and justice for all, including the poor and marginalized (Deuteronomy 16:19-20). The subversion of justice was a serious offense, as it contradicted the character of God, who is just and impartial (Deuteronomy 10:17-18). This phrase can also be connected to the broader biblical theme of God's concern for justice, as seen in the prophetic writings where God condemns the leaders of Israel for perverting justice (Isaiah 1:23, Amos 5:12). of these the Lord does not approve. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jeremiah- Traditionally considered the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah was a prophet who lamented the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of his people. 2. Jerusalem - The city that faced destruction and exile, which is the backdrop for the book of Lamentations. 3. The Exile - The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, leading to the events lamented in this book. 4. The Lord (Yahweh) - The covenant God of Israel, whose justice and mercy are central themes in Lamentations. 5. The Oppressed Man - Represents those who suffer injustice, particularly in legal matters, as mentioned in this verse. Teaching Points God's Disapproval of InjusticeGod does not approve of subverting justice, reflecting His character as a just and righteous judge. The Importance of Integrity in Legal Matters Believers are called to uphold integrity and fairness, especially in legal and interpersonal disputes. Empathy for the Oppressed Christians should empathize with and advocate for those who suffer injustice, reflecting God's heart for the oppressed. Trust in God's Ultimate Justice While human systems may fail, believers can trust in God's ultimate justice and righteousness. Active Pursuit of Justice Followers of Christ are encouraged to actively pursue justice in their communities, aligning with God's will.Verse 36. - Approveth not. The sense is an excellent one, but it is very doubtful whether it can be obtained without altering one of the letters of the word in the text (reading racah for ra'ah). The text reading is, "the Lord seeth not." This may be explained either as "the Lord regardeth not (such thing)," or as a question, "Doth not the Lord regard (this)?" Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew to subvertלְעַוֵּ֤ת (lə·‘aw·wêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 5791: To be bent or crooked a man אָדָם֙ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being in his lawsuit— בְּרִיב֔וֹ (bə·rî·ḇōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7379: Strife, dispute of these the Lord אֲדֹנָ֖י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord does not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no approve. רָאָֽה׃ (rā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see Links Lamentations 3:36 NIVLamentations 3:36 NLT Lamentations 3:36 ESV Lamentations 3:36 NASB Lamentations 3:36 KJV Lamentations 3:36 BibleApps.com Lamentations 3:36 Biblia Paralela Lamentations 3:36 Chinese Bible Lamentations 3:36 French Bible Lamentations 3:36 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:36 To subvert a man in his cause (Lam. La Lm) |
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