Job 8:6

If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 8:6

BSB

if you are pure and upright, even now He will rouse Himself on your behalf and restore your righteous estate.

AKJV

If you were pure and upright; surely now he would awake for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous.

CPDV

If you approach with purity and honesty, he will quickly be attentive to you, and a peaceful life will repay your righteousness,

ERV

If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.

NHEB

If you were pure and upright, surely now he would awaken for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous.

SMT

If thou wert pure and upright, for now he will awake for thee and requite the habitation of thy justice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 8:6

IfthouwertpureH2134AdjectiveanduprightH3477AdjectivesurelynowhewouldawakeH5782VerbfortheeandmakethehabitationH5116ofthyrighteousnessH6664Noun Masculine prosperousH7999Verb

Commentary for Job 8:6

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 8:6

Summary

Obedience leads to divine restoration and flourishing

Event

God restores the righteous

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC