English Standard Version
Job 29:14
14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban.
Job 29:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
- New International Version (NIV)I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; My justice was like a robe and a turban.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Everything I did was honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban.
Context of Job 29:14
12because I delivered the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to help him. 13The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban. 15I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. 16I was a father to the needy, and I searched out the cause of him whom I did not know.
Read all of Job 29Job 29:14 word by word
צֶ֣דֶק לָ֭בַשְׁתִּי וַיִּלְבָּשֵׁ֑נִי כִּֽמְעִ֥יל וְ֝צָנִ֗יף מִשְׁפָּטִֽי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Job 29:14
- Deuteronomy 24:13You shall restore to him the pledge as the sun sets, that he may sleep in his cloak and bless you. And it shall be righteousness for you before the Lord your God.
- Psalms 132:9Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your saints shout for joy.
- Isaiah 59:17He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak.
- Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
- Romans 13:14But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
- 2 Corinthians 6:7by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left;
- Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
- Revelation 19:8it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure"— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.
- Isaiah 28:5In that day the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people,
- Isaiah 62:3You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
Commentaries on Job 29:14
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14I put on righteousness - Or “justice” - as a magistrate, and in all his transactions with his fellow-men. It is common to compare moral conduct or traits of character with various articles of apparel; compare Isaiah 11:5, note; Isaiah 61:10, note. And it clothed me - It was my covering; I was adorned with it. So we speak of being “clothed with humility;” and so, also, of the “garments of salvation.” My judgment - Or rather justice - particularly as a…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-17Verses 7-17 All sorts of people paid respect to Job, not only for the dignity of his rank, but for his personal merit, his prudence, integrity, and good management. Happy the men who are blessed with such gifts as these! They have great opportunities of honouring God and doing good, but have great need to watch against pride. Happy the people who are blessed with such men! it is a token for good to them. Here we see what Job valued himself by, in the day…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14Job described his righteousness using royal imagery. In the Bible, a robe often symbolizes righteousness (Psalm 132:9; Isaiah 59:17; Isaiah 61:10; Romans 13:14; Revelation 19:8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1712-17. The grounds on which Job was praised (Job 29:11), his helping the afflicted (Psa 72:12) who cried to him for help, as a judge, or as one possessed of means of charity. Translate: "The fatherless who had none to help him."Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 29
- 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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