English Standard Version
Job 17:9
9Yet the righteous holds to his way, and he who has clean hands grows stronger and stronger.
Job 17:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
- New International Version (NIV)Nevertheless, the righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stronger.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Yet the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.
Context of Job 17:9
7My eye has grown dim from vexation, and all my members are like a shadow. 8The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent stirs himself up against the godless. Yet the righteous holds to his way, and he who has clean hands grows stronger and stronger. 10But you, come on again, all of you, and I shall not find a wise man among you. 11My days are past; my plans are broken off, the desires of my heart.
Read all of Job 17Job 17:9 word by word
וְיֹאחֵ֣ז צַדִּ֣יק דַּרְכּ֑וֹ וּֽטֳהָר־יָ֝דַ֗יִם יֹסִ֥יף אֹֽמֶץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Job 17:9
- Psalms 84:7They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.
- Proverbs 4:18But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
- Proverbs 14:16One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
- Isaiah 35:8And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray.
- 1 Peter 1:5who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- 1 John 2:19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.
- Genesis 20:5Did he not himself say to me, 'She is my sister'? And she herself said, 'He is my brother.' In the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands I have done this."
- Psalms 24:4He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.
- Psalms 26:6I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord,
- Psalms 73:13All in vain have I kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence.
- Isaiah 1:15When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood.
- Mark 7:2they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed.
- Isaiah 40:29He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Commentaries on Job 17:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9The righteous also shall hold on his way - There shall be no doubt concerning the dispensations of the Divine providence. My case shall illustrate all seemingly intricate displays of God's government. None shall be stumbled at seeing a godly man under oppression, knowing that God never permits any thing of the kind but for the good of the subject, and the manifestation of his own mercy, wisdom, and love. Therefore whatever occurs to the righteous man, he…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9The righteous also shall hold on his way - The meaning of this verse is plain; but the connection is not so apparent. It seems to me that it refers to “Job himself,” and is a declaration that “he,” a righteous man, who had been so grievously calumniated, would hold on his way, and become stronger and stronger, while “they” would sink in the public esteem, and be compelled to abandon their position. It is the expression of a confident assurance that “he”…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-9Some scholars think these verses are out of place. However, Job might have been quoting his opponents' words ironically.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. The strength of religious principle is heightened by misfortune. The pious shall take fresh courage to persevere from the example of suffering Job. The image is from a warrior acquiring new courage in action (Is 40:30, 31; Php 1:14).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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