Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has not my soul grieved for the poor? New Living Translation Did I not weep for those in trouble? Was I not deeply grieved for the needy? English Standard Version Did not I weep for him whose day was hard? Was not my soul grieved for the needy? Berean Standard Bible Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has my soul not grieved for the needy? King James Bible Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor? New King James Version Have I not wept for him who was in trouble? Has not my soul grieved for the poor? New American Standard Bible “Have I not wept for the one whose life is hard? Was my soul not grieved for the needy? NASB 1995 “Have I not wept for the one whose life is hard? Was not my soul grieved for the needy? NASB 1977 “Have I not wept for the one whose life is hard? Was not my soul grieved for the needy? Legacy Standard Bible Have I not wept for the one whose life is hard? Was not my soul grieved for the needy? Amplified Bible “Did I not weep for one whose life was hard and filled with trouble? Was not my heart grieved for the needy? Christian Standard Bible Have I not wept for those who have fallen on hard times? Has my soul not grieved for the needy? Holman Christian Standard Bible Have I not wept for those who have fallen on hard times? Has my soul not grieved for the needy? American Standard Version Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? Was not my soul grieved for the needy? Contemporary English Version I mourned for the poor and those who suffered. English Revised Version Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the needy? GOD'S WORD® Translation Didn't I cry for the person whose days were difficult? Didn't my soul grieve for the poor? Good News Translation Didn't I weep with people in trouble and feel sorry for those in need? International Standard Version Haven't I wept for the one who is going through hard times? Haven't I grieved for the needy? Majority Standard Bible Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has my soul not grieved for the needy? NET Bible Have I not wept for the unfortunate? Was not my soul grieved for the poor? New Heart English Bible Did I not weep for him who was in trouble? Wasn't my soul grieved for the needy? Webster's Bible Translation Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor? World English Bible Didn’t I weep for him who was in trouble? Wasn’t my soul grieved for the needy? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDid I not weep for him whose day is hard? My soul has grieved for the needy. Young's Literal Translation Did not I weep for him whose day is hard? Grieved hath my soul for the needy. Smith's Literal Translation If I wept not for him being hard of day: my soul was grieved for the needy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI wept heretofore for him that was afflicted, and my soul had compassion on the poor. Catholic Public Domain Version Once, I wept over him who was afflicted, and my soul had compassion on the poor. New American Bible Did I not weep for the hardships of others; was not my soul grieved for the poor? New Revised Standard Version Did I not weep for those whose day was hard? Was not my soul grieved for the poor? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have wept for the poor in the daytime, and my soul was grieved for the fatherless. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I wept for the poor by day, and my soul was troubled for the afflicted one OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If I have not wept for him that was in trouble, And if my soul grieved not for the needy. Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet I wept over every helpless man; I groaned when I saw a man in distress. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Prosperity Becomes Calamity…24Yet no one stretches out his hand to a ruined man when he cries for help in his distress. 25 Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has my soul not grieved for the needy? 26But when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, darkness fell.… Cross References Psalm 35:13-14 Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered. / I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother. Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them. 2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Luke 19:41 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it John 11:33-35 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. 1 Corinthians 12:26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. Psalm 69:20 Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. Psalm 142:4 Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul. Proverbs 24:11-12 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Treasury of Scripture Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor? Did not I Psalm 35:13,14 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom… Jeremiah 13:17 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive. Jeremiah 18:20 Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them. in trouble. Job 31:16-21 If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail; … Psalm 12:1 To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. Proverbs 14:21,31 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he… Jump to Previous Crushed Grieved Hard Life Need Needy Poor Sad Soul Trouble Wasn't Weep Weeping WeptJump to Next Crushed Grieved Hard Life Need Needy Poor Sad Soul Trouble Wasn't Weep Weeping WeptJob 30 1. Job's honor is turned into extreme contempt15. and his prosperity into calamity Have I not wept for those in trouble? Job's rhetorical question highlights his empathy and compassion for others, which is a central theme in his defense against the accusations of his friends. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, showing compassion and weeping for others was a sign of righteousness and moral integrity. Job's weeping aligns with the biblical principle of mourning with those who mourn, as seen in Romans 12:15. This phrase also reflects the character of Jesus Christ, who wept for Lazarus (John 11:35) and showed deep compassion for the suffering. Job's empathy serves as a type of Christ's own compassion for humanity. Has my soul not grieved for the needy? 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, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. The Needy Refers to those who are in distress or lacking basic necessities. In the context of Job, it highlights his empathy and compassion for those who suffer. 3. Job's Friends Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are significant in the surrounding account. They visit Job to comfort him but end up accusing him of wrongdoing. 4. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. 5. God The ultimate authority and sovereign being, whose justice and wisdom are central themes in the Book of Job. Teaching Points Empathy as a Godly TraitJob's weeping for those in trouble demonstrates a heart aligned with God's compassion. Believers are called to cultivate empathy and respond to the suffering of others. Righteousness Beyond Personal Suffering Even in his own distress, Job's concern for others shows that true righteousness involves looking beyond oneself to the needs of others. The Role of Lament in Faith Job's grieving for the needy is a form of lament, which is a valid and important expression of faith. It acknowledges the brokenness of the world and seeks God's intervention. Practical Compassion Job's example challenges believers to translate empathy into action, finding tangible ways to support and uplift those in need. Reflecting Christ's Love As followers of Christ, believers are called to mirror His love and compassion, serving as His hands and feet to a hurting world.(25) Did not I weep for him?--Job declares that he has not withheld that sympathy with sorrow and suffering for which he himself has asked in vain.Verse 25. - Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? i.e. do I claim a sympathy which I do not deserve? When men wept and entreated me, did not I do my best to give them the aid which they requested? Did not I weep for them, and intercede with God for them? Was not my soul grieved for the poor? (comp. Job 29:12-17; Job 31:16-22). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Have I notלֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no wept בָ֭כִיתִי (ḇā·ḵî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan for those in trouble? לִקְשֵׁה־ (liq·šêh-) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 7186: Hard, severe Has my soul נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion not grieved עָֽגְמָ֥ה (‘ā·ḡə·māh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5701: To be grieved for the needy? לָאֶבְיֽוֹן׃ (lā·’eḇ·yō·wn) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor Links Job 30:25 NIVJob 30:25 NLT Job 30:25 ESV Job 30:25 NASB Job 30:25 KJV Job 30:25 BibleApps.com Job 30:25 Biblia Paralela Job 30:25 Chinese Bible Job 30:25 French Bible Job 30:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 30:25 Didn't I weep for him who was (Jb) |
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