Job 31:21

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Job 31:21

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Berean Standard Bible

if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my help in the gate;

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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Job 31

¹⁹ if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak,

²⁰ if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,

²¹ if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,

²² then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket.

²³ For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.

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