Job 31:21

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:

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Other Translations for Job 31:21

BSB
if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,
AKJV
If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:
CPDV
if I have lifted up my hand over an orphan, even when it might seem to me that I the advantage over him at the gate;
ERV
If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my help in the gate:
NHEB
if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my help in the gate,
SMT
If I lifted up my hand against the orphan when I shall see, my help in the gate:

Commentary for Job 31:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 31:21
Summary
Denial of harming vulnerable despite power advantage
Place
Gate
Event
Job denies abusing power over orphans
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Wisdom