Job 31:16

If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 31:16

BSB

If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow's eyes to fail,

AKJV

If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;

CPDV

If I have denied the poor what they wanted and have made the eyes of the widow wait;

ERV

If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;

NHEB

"If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

SMT

If I shall withhold from the desire of the poor, and cause the eyes of the widow to fail;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 31:16

IfIhavewithheldH4513VerbthepoorH1800AdjectivefromtheirdesireH2656Noun MasculineorhavecausedtheeyesH5869NounofthewidowH490Noun FemininetofailH3615Verb

Commentary for Job 31:16

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 31:16

Summary

Denial of withholding provisions from vulnerable

Event

Job affirms assistance to needy

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC