Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The upright are appalled at this; the innocent are aroused against the ungodly. New Living Translation The virtuous are horrified when they see me. The innocent rise up against the ungodly. English Standard Version The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent stirs himself up against the godless. Berean Standard Bible The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless. King James Bible Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite. New King James Version Upright men are astonished at this, And the innocent stirs himself up against the hypocrite. New American Standard Bible “The upright will be appalled at this, And the innocent will stir himself up against the godless. NASB 1995 “The upright will be appalled at this, And the innocent will stir up himself against the godless. NASB 1977 “The upright shall be appalled at this, And the innocent shall stir up himself against the godless. Legacy Standard Bible The upright will be appalled at this, And the innocent will stir up himself against the godless. Amplified Bible “The upright will be [astonished and] appalled at this, And the innocent will stir himself up against the godless and polluted. Christian Standard Bible The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are roused against the godless. Holman Christian Standard Bible The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are roused against the godless. American Standard Version Upright men shall be astonished at this, And the innocent shall stir up himself against the godless. Contemporary English Version People who are truly good would feel so alarmed, that they would become angry with my worthless friends. English Revised Version Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the godless. GOD'S WORD® Translation Decent people are shocked by this, and it stirs up the innocent against godless people. Good News Translation Those who claim to be honest are shocked, and they all condemn me as godless. International Standard Version The upright are appalled over this, and the innocent person is troubled by the godless. NET Bible Upright men are appalled at this; the innocent man is troubled with the godless. New Heart English Bible Upright men shall be astonished at this. The innocent shall stir up himself against the godless. Webster's Bible Translation Upright men shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless. World English Bible Upright men will be astonished at this. The innocent will stir himself up against the godless. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe upright are astonished at this, and the innocent stirs himself up against the profane. Young's Literal Translation Astonished are the upright at this, And the innocent against the profane Stirreth himself up. Smith's Literal Translation The upright shall be astonished upon this, and the innocent Shall arouse himself against the profane. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe just shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall be raised up against the hypocrite. Catholic Public Domain Version The just will be astounded over this, and the innocent will be stirred up against the hypocrite. New American Bible The upright are astonished at this, the innocent aroused against the wicked. New Revised Standard Version The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent stir themselves up against the godless. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleUpright men shall be amazed at this, and the innocent shall stir himself up against the guilty. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The upright will be amazed for this, and the innocent one will be emptied out for the guilty OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Upright men are astonished at this, And the innocent stirreth up himself against the godless. Brenton Septuagint Translation Wonder has seized true men upon this; and let the just rise up against the transgressor. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Prepares for Death…7My eyes have grown dim with grief, and my whole body is but a shadow. 8The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless. 9Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.… Cross References Psalm 37:37 Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Psalm 112:6 Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. Proverbs 11:8 The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in. Psalm 1:5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. Proverbs 24:16 For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times. Psalm 26:1 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Proverbs 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. Psalm 34:21 Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned. Proverbs 13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner. Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. 1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, Treasury of Scripture Upright men shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite. astonied Psalm 73:12-15 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches… Ecclesiastes 5:8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. Habakkuk 1:13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? stir up Job 34:30 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared. Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. Jump to Previous Appalled Aroused Astonied Astonished Evil-Doers Godless Hypocrite Innocent Profane Stir Stirred Stirreth Stirs Surprised Troubled Ungodly Upright WrongJump to Next Appalled Aroused Astonied Astonished Evil-Doers Godless Hypocrite Innocent Profane Stir Stirred Stirreth Stirs Surprised Troubled Ungodly Upright WrongJob 17 1. Job appeals from men to God6. The unmerciful dealing of men with the afflicted may astonish, 9. but not discourage the righteous 11. His hope is not in life, but in death The upright are appalled at this The term "upright" refers to those who live righteously and in accordance with God's laws. In the context of Job, the upright are those who maintain their integrity despite suffering. The word "appalled" suggests a strong emotional reaction, indicating that the righteous are deeply disturbed by the injustices and suffering that Job is experiencing. This reaction is consistent with the biblical theme that the righteous are sensitive to evil and injustice (Psalm 119:53). The suffering of the innocent, like Job, challenges the understanding of divine justice, which is a central theme in the book. and the innocent are stirred against the godless Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it. 2. The Upright Refers to those who live righteously and in accordance with God's laws. In this context, they are appalled by the injustices and suffering that Job endures. 3. The Innocent Those who are morally pure and free from guilt. They are stirred or provoked by the actions and attitudes of the godless. 4. The Godless Individuals who live without regard for God or His commandments. They are often seen as the source of injustice and suffering in the world. 5. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical book in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the sovereignty of God. Teaching Points Righteous IndignationThe reaction of the upright and innocent to injustice is one of righteous indignation. This is a natural and appropriate response to the presence of evil and godlessness in the world. Moral Sensitivity Believers are called to maintain a sensitivity to sin and injustice, being stirred to action and prayer when confronted with the godlessness around them. Community of the Righteous The upright and innocent form a community that stands against the godless. Christians are encouraged to support one another in maintaining righteousness and opposing evil. God's Justice While the godless may seem to prosper temporarily, believers can trust in God's ultimate justice and righteousness, knowing that He will vindicate the upright. Encouragement in Suffering Job's experience reminds believers that suffering is not always a result of personal sin, and the reactions of the upright can serve as encouragement to those enduring trials. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 17Given Job 16:17, how does the text account for Job's apparent sinlessness despite broader biblical teachings that 'all have sinned' (Romans 3:23)? If God truly prospers all the upright (Job 8:5-7), how do we explain the contradictions seen in real-life situations where good people suffer severe hardship? In Job 36:6-7, where it states the righteous are exalted while the wicked are cut off, why do wicked individuals often thrive, and the righteous sometimes suffer? How can Bildad's claim that God never rejects the blameless (Job 8:20-22) be reconciled with instances of innocent suffering in Scripture?(8) Upright men shall be astonied.--"As a result of the warning my case would give, upright men would be astonished at it, innocent men would be encouraged, and the righteous would persevere and wax bold."Verse 8. - Upright men shall be astonied at this. When Job's case comes to beknown, "upright men" will be astonished at it. They will marvel how it came to pass that such a man - so true, so faithful, so "perfect" (Job 1:1) - could have been allowed by God to suffer so terribly. In a world where, up to Job's time, prosperity had been taken as the measure of goodness, the marvel was naturally great. Even now many a Christian is surprised and disturbed in mind if he gives the case prolonged and serious attention, though he holds the clue to it in that most enlightening phrase, "perfect through sufferings" (Hebrews 2:10). And the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite. On astonishment will follow indignation. When it becomes generally recognized that, in a vast number of cases, the righteous suffer, while the wicked enjoy great prosperity, good men's feelings will be stirred up against these prosperous ones; they will wax indignant, and take part against them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The uprightיְשָׁרִ֣ים (yə·šā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right are appalled יָשֹׁ֣מּוּ (yā·šōm·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8074: To stun, devastate, stupefy at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against this, זֹ֑את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, and the innocent וְ֝נָקִ֗י (wə·nā·qî) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5355: Clean, free from, exempt are stirred יִתְעֹרָֽר׃ (yiṯ·‘ō·rār) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the godless. חָנֵ֥ף (ḥā·nêp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2611: Profane, irreligious Links Job 17:8 NIVJob 17:8 NLT Job 17:8 ESV Job 17:8 NASB Job 17:8 KJV Job 17:8 BibleApps.com Job 17:8 Biblia Paralela Job 17:8 Chinese Bible Job 17:8 French Bible Job 17:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 17:8 Upright men shall be astonished at this (Jb) |
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