Job 5:11

To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 5:11

BSB

He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.

AKJV

To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.

CPDV

He places the humble on high and encourages the grieving towards health.

ERV

So that he setteth up on high those that be low; and those which mourn are exalted to safety.

NHEB

so that he sets up on high those who are low, those who mourn are exalted to safety.

SMT

To raise up the humbled to height; and those mourning were exalted to salvation.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 5:11

TosetupH7760VerbonhighH4791Noun MasculinethosethatbelowH8217AdjectivethatthosewhichmournH6937VerbmaybeexaltedH7682VerbtosafetyH3468Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 5:11

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 5:11

Summary

God elevates the humble and comforts grieving people

Event

Lifting lowly and mourning

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC