Job 5:16 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Job 5:16

BSB

So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.

AKJV

So the poor has hope, and iniquity stops her mouth.

CPDV

And there will be hope for those in need, for iniquity will diminish its speech.

ERV

So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.

NHEB

So the poor has hope, and injustice shuts her mouth.

SMT

And hope will be to the poor one, and iniquity contracted her mouth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 5:16

SothepoorH1800AdjectivehathhopeH8615Noun FeminineandiniquityH5766Noun stoppethH7092VerbhermouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 5:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 5:16

Summary

The poor gain hope and injustice loses voice

Event

Giving poor hope

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC