New American Standard Bible 2020
Job 17:9
9Nevertheless 1the righteous will hold to his way, And 2the one who has clean hands will grow 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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Yet the righteous holds to his way, and he who has clean hands grows stronger and 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.
Context of Job 17:9
7My eye has also become inexpressive because of grief, And all my body parts are like a shadow. 8The upright will be appalled at this, And the innocent will stir himself up against the godless. Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way, And the one who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger. 10But come again all of you now, For I do not find a wise man among you. 11My days are past, my plans are torn apart, The wishes of my heart.
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וְיֹאחֵ֣ז צַדִּ֣יק דַּרְכּ֑וֹ וּֽטֳהָר־יָ֝דַ֗יִם יֹסִ֥יף אֹֽמֶץ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Job 17:9
- Psalms 84:7They go from strength to strength, Every one of them appears before God in Zion.
- Proverbs 4:18But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn That shines brighter and brighter until the full day.
- Proverbs 14:16A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
- Isaiah 35:8A highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for the one who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it.
- 1 Peter 1:5who are protected by the power of God 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 really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be evident that they all are not of us.
- Genesis 20:5Did he himself not 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 24:4One who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to deceit And has not sworn deceitfully.
- Psalms 26:6I will wash my hands in innocence, And I will go around Your altar, Lord,
- Psalms 73:13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure And washed my hands in innocence;
- Isaiah 1:15So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you offer many prayers, I will not be listening. Your hands are covered with blood.
- Mark 7:2and saw that some of His disciples were eating their bread with unholy hands, that is, unwashed.
- Isaiah 40:29He gives strength to the weary, And to the one who lacks might He increases power.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in 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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