Job 22:26
New International Version
Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God.

New Living Translation
“Then you will take delight in the Almighty and look up to God.

English Standard Version
For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

Berean Standard Bible
Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

King James Bible
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

New King James Version
For then you will have your delight in the Almighty, And lift up your face to God.

New American Standard Bible
“For then you will take pleasure in the Almighty And lift up your face to God.

NASB 1995
“For then you will delight in the Almighty And lift up your face to God.

NASB 1977
“For then you will delight in the Almighty, And lift up your face to God.

Legacy Standard Bible
For then you will delight in the Almighty And lift up your face to God.

Amplified Bible
Then you will have delight in the Almighty, And you will lift up your face to God.

Christian Standard Bible
Then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

American Standard Version
For then shalt thou delight thyself in the Almighty, And shalt lift up thy face unto God.

Contemporary English Version
and you will find happiness by worshiping him.

English Revised Version
For then shalt thou delight thyself in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then you will be happy with the Almighty and look up toward God.

Good News Translation
Then you will always trust in God and find that he is the source of your joy.

International Standard Version
"Then you'll take delight in the Almighty; and will turn your face toward God.

Majority Standard Bible
Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

NET Bible
Surely then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face toward God.

New Heart English Bible
For then you will delight yourself in Shaddai, and shall lift up your face to God.

Webster's Bible Translation
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face to God.

World English Bible
For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face to God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For then you delight yourself on the Mighty, "" And lift up your face to God,

Young's Literal Translation
For then on the Mighty thou delightest thyself, And dost lift up unto God thy face,

Smith's Literal Translation
For then upon the Almighty shalt thou delight thyself, and thou shalt lift up thy face to God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then shalt thou abound in delights in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face to God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then will you flock together in delight over the Almighty, and you will lift up your face to God.

New American Bible
For then you shall delight in the Almighty, you shall lift up your face toward God.

New Revised Standard Version
then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and lift up your face to God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For then you shall lift up your face to God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you will lift your face to God
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then surely shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, And shalt lift up thy face unto God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then shalt thou have boldness before the Lord, looking up cheerfully to heaven.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eliphaz Exhorts Job
25then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you. 26Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God. 27You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.…

Cross References
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Isaiah 58:14
then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Psalm 40:8
I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Psalm 21:6
For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.

Psalm 63:5
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

Psalm 119:47
I delight in Your commandments because I love them.

Psalm 119:111
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Habakkuk 3:18
yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Romans 5:11
Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

John 15:11
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.


Treasury of Scripture

For then shall you have your delight in the Almighty, and shall lift up your face to God.

shalt thou

Job 27:10
Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?

Job 34:9
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

Psalm 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

lift up

Job 11:15
For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:

Psalm 25:1
A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

Psalm 86:4
Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

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Job 22
1. Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God
5. He accuses Job of various sins
21. He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy














Surely then
This phrase suggests a condition or result that follows from previous actions or attitudes. In the context of Eliphaz's speech, it implies a promise or assurance that follows repentance and righteousness. The Hebrew word often translated as "surely" is "אָז" (az), which can denote a future certainty. This sets the stage for a hopeful outcome, emphasizing the reliability of God's promises when one aligns with His will.

you will delight
The Hebrew root for "delight" is "עָנַג" (anag), which conveys a sense of taking exquisite pleasure or joy. This is not a superficial happiness but a deep, abiding satisfaction found in a relationship with God. Historically, this delight is seen as a reward for the righteous, a theme consistent throughout the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. It suggests an intimate and fulfilling connection with the divine, transcending mere material blessings.

in the Almighty
The term "Almighty" is translated from the Hebrew "שַׁדַּי" (Shaddai), a name for God that emphasizes His ultimate power and sovereignty. This name is often associated with God's ability to provide and protect, underscoring His sufficiency and strength. In the context of Job, it serves as a reminder of God's overarching authority and the peace that comes from trusting in His omnipotence.

and lift up your face
"Lifting up one's face" is a Hebrew idiom that signifies confidence, acceptance, and favor. The act of lifting one's face to God implies a restored relationship and a clear conscience. It reflects the cultural practice of showing respect and seeking favor, akin to approaching a king with a request. This phrase suggests a posture of openness and trust, indicating that the individual is in right standing with God.

to God
The Hebrew word for "God" here is "אֱלֹהִים" (Elohim), a plural form that denotes majesty and power. It is a common term for God in the Old Testament, emphasizing His role as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. In this context, it reinforces the idea of a personal relationship with a powerful and majestic deity, highlighting the privilege of direct communication and fellowship with the Creator.

(26) Then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty.--Zophar had told him the same thing, that he should lift up his face without spot (Job 11:15).

Verse 26. - For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty. God shall no longer be a terror and alarm to thee, as he is at present (Job 7:17-20; Job 9:17, 34; Job 10:15-17; Job 13:21; Job 19:6-13, etc.), but a source of rejoicing and joy. Thou shalt have blessings at his hands instead of sufferings, rewards instead of punishments. Therefore shalt thou delight in him, and shalt lift up thy rites unto God; i.e. "shalt turn towards him, like the sunflower towards the sun, end bask in the light of his countenance."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Surely
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

then
אָ֭ז (’āz)
Adverb
Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore

you will delight
תִּתְעַנָּ֑ג (tiṯ·‘an·nāḡ)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6026: To be soft, pliable, effeminate, luxurious

in
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the Almighty
שַׁדַּ֣י (šad·day)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7706: The Almighty

and lift up
וְתִשָּׂ֖א (wə·ṯiś·śā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

your face
פָּנֶֽיךָ׃ (pā·ne·ḵā)
Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

God.
אֱל֣וֹהַּ (’ĕ·lō·w·ah)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 433: God -- a deity, the Deity


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