Tree of Life Version
Job 29:14
14I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was as my robe and 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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; My justice was like a robe and a turban.
Context of Job 29:14
12for I saved the poor who cried for help, and the orphan who had no one to help him; 13the blessing of the dying man came on me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was as my robe and turban. 15I was eyes for the blind and feet for the lame; 16I was a father to the needy, and I investigated the case of one I did not know.
Read all of Job 29Job 29:14 word by word
צֶ֣דֶק לָ֭בַשְׁתִּי וַיִּלְבָּשֵׁ֑נִי כִּֽמְעִ֥יל וְ֝צָנִ֗יף מִשְׁפָּטִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Job 29:14
- Deuteronomy 24:13You must certainly restore the pledge to him when the sun sets, so that he may sleep in his coat and bless you—and it is to be righteousness for you before Adonai your God.
- Psalms 132:9Let Your kohanim wear righteousness, and let Your godly ones sing for joy.
- Isaiah 59:17He put on righteousness as a breastplate and a helmet of salvation on His head. He clothed Himself in robes of vengeance and wrapped Himself in zeal as a cloak.
- Isaiah 61:10I will rejoice greatly in Adonai. My soul will be joyful in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me in a robe of righteousness— like a bridegroom wearing a priestly turban, like a bride adorning herself with her jewels.
- Romans 13:14Instead, put on the Lord Messiah Yeshua, and stop making provision for the flesh—for its cravings.
- 2 Corinthians 6:7in truthful speech, in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
- Ephesians 6:14Stand firm then! Buckle the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8But since we are of the day, let us be sober-minded—putting on the breastplate of faithfulness and love, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
- Revelation 19:8She was given fine linen to wear, bright and clean! For the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the kedoshim.”
- Isaiah 28:5In that day Adonai-Tzva’ot will be a crown of glory, a diadem of beauty to the remnant of His people,
- Isaiah 62:3You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Adonai, 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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