Job 27:17

He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.

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Other Translations for Job 27:17

BSB
what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent.
AKJV
He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
CPDV
then yes, he will gather, but the just will be clothed with it and the innocent will divide the silver.
ERV
He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
NHEB
he may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
SMT
He shall prepare, and the just shall put on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 27:17

HemayprepareH3559VerbitbutthejustH6662AdjectiveshallputitonH3847VerbandtheinnocentH5355AdjectiveshalldivideH2505VerbthesilverH3701Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 27:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 27:17
Summary
Righteous inherit ill-gotten gains
Event
Just inherit stolen goods
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise