Job 33:27
New International Version
And they will go to others and say, ‘I have sinned, I have perverted what is right, but I did not get what I deserved.

New Living Translation
He will declare to his friends, ‘I sinned and twisted the truth, but it was not worth it.

English Standard Version
He sings before men and says: ‘I sinned and perverted what was right, and it was not repaid to me.

Berean Standard Bible
Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.

King James Bible
He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;

New King James Version
Then he looks at men and says, ‘I have sinned, and perverted what was right, And it did not profit me.’

New American Standard Bible
“He will sing to people and say, ‘I have sinned and perverted what is right, And it is not proper for me.

NASB 1995
“He will sing to men and say, ‘I have sinned and perverted what is right, And it is not proper for me.

NASB 1977
“He will sing to men and say, ‘I have sinned and perverted what is right, And it is not proper for me.

Legacy Standard Bible
He will sing to men and say, ‘I have sinned and perverted what is right, But He has not done what is due to me.

Amplified Bible
“He sings out to other men, ‘I have sinned and perverted that which was right, And it was not proper for me!

Christian Standard Bible
He will look at men and say, “I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will look at men and say, “I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.

American Standard Version
He singeth before men, and saith, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, And it profited me not:

Contemporary English Version
When that happens, we tell everyone, "I sinned and did wrong, but God forgave me

English Revised Version
He singeth before men, and saith, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Each one sings in front of other people and says, 'I sinned and did wrong instead of what was right, and it did me no good.

Good News Translation
Each one will say in public, "I have sinned. I have not done right, but God spared me.

International Standard Version
"He'll sing to mankind with these words: 'I've sinned. I have twisted what is right. Yet he has not repaid me like I deserve.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.

NET Bible
That person sings to others, saying: 'I have sinned and falsified what is right, but I was not punished according to what I deserved.

New Heart English Bible
He sings before men, and says, 'I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it did not profit me.

Webster's Bible Translation
He looketh upon men, and if any shall say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;

World English Bible
He sings before men, and says, ‘I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it didn’t profit me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[Then] he looks on men and says, "" I sinned, and I have perverted uprightness, "" And it has not been profitable to me.

Young's Literal Translation
He looketh on men, and saith, 'I sinned, And uprightness I have perverted, And it hath not been profitable to me.

Smith's Literal Translation
He will look upon men, and he shall say, I sinned, and I perverted the right, and it was not fitting to me;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall look upon men, and shall say : I have sinned, and indeed I have offended, and I have not received what I have deserved.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He will consider mankind, and he will say: “I have sinned and truly I have offended, yet I was not treated as I deserved.”

New American Bible
He shall sing before all and say, “I sinned and did wrong, yet I was not punished accordingly.

New Revised Standard Version
That person sings to others and says, ‘I sinned, and perverted what was right, and it was not paid back to me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the uprightness will bear witness concerning the man; and he shall say, I have truly sinned and I am at fault; and it profiteth me not;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Uprightness will speak concerning a man, and he will say: ‘I have sinned, and truly I have offended, and my soul has not prospered
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He cometh before men, and saith: 'I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, And it profited me not.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Even then a man shall blame himself, saying, What kind of things have I done? and he has not punished me according to the full amount of my sins.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Rebukes Job
26He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man. 27Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved. 28He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’…

Cross References
Psalm 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Luke 15:21
The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Jeremiah 3:13
Only acknowledge your guilt, that you have rebelled against the LORD your God. You have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every green tree and have not obeyed My voice,’” declares the LORD.

Hosea 14:1-2
Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled by your iniquity. / Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.

Matthew 3:6
Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

Acts 19:18
Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds.

Romans 10:9-10
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

Psalm 51:3-4
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. / Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.

Daniel 9:4-5
And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, / we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances.

1 Kings 8:33-34
When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading with You in this temple, / then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your people Israel. May You restore them to the land You gave to their fathers.


Treasury of Scripture

He looks on men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;

looketh, etc.

Genesis 16:13
And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?

2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

I

Job 7:20
I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?

Numbers 12:11
And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.

2 Samuel 12:13
And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.

perverted

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.

right

Psalm 19:7,8
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple…

Psalm 119:128
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

Romans 7:12-14,16,22
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good…

it profited

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

Jeremiah 2:8
The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.

Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

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Job 33
1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job
8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness
14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry
31. He incites Job to attention














He sings before men
This phrase suggests a public declaration or testimony. In the Hebrew context, singing often signifies joy, gratitude, or a proclamation of God's deeds. The act of singing "before men" implies a communal sharing of one's experiences with God, emphasizing the importance of witnessing to others about God's work in one's life. Historically, singing was a common form of worship and storytelling in ancient Israel, used to convey important truths and experiences.

and says
The phrase "and says" introduces a direct speech, indicating that what follows is a personal testimony or confession. In the biblical narrative, speech acts are powerful, often used to convey truth, repentance, or praise. This sets the stage for a heartfelt declaration, emphasizing the importance of verbal acknowledgment of one's experiences and realizations.

‘I have sinned
This is a confession of wrongdoing, an acknowledgment of one's moral failings. In the Hebrew tradition, sin is seen as a transgression against God's law, and confessing it is the first step towards repentance and restoration. The admission "I have sinned" reflects a humble recognition of one's imperfection and the need for divine forgiveness, a central theme in the biblical narrative of redemption.

and perverted what was right
This phrase indicates a distortion or corruption of what is just and true. The Hebrew root for "perverted" suggests a deliberate turning away from the right path. This acknowledgment goes beyond mere sin to recognize the active role in distorting justice or truth, highlighting the gravity of the offense and the need for sincere repentance.

yet I did not get what I deserved
This statement reflects the concept of divine mercy and grace. In the biblical context, justice would demand punishment for sin, but the speaker acknowledges that they have not received the full consequences of their actions. This highlights God's compassion and willingness to forgive, a recurring theme in Scripture that underscores the hope and redemption available to those who repent.

(27) He looketh upon men, and if any say.--Rather, He looketh upon men, and saith, I have sinned, &c.: that is the confession of the restored sinner. Some render it, He shall sing before men, but hardly so probably or appropriately.

Verse 27. - He looketh upon men; rather, he (i.e. the restored penitent) singeth before men. He is jubilant, and confesses his former offences with a light heart, feeling that now he is pardoned and restored to God's favour. And if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right. This is altogether a mistranslation. The construction of the Hebrew is simple enough, and runs thus: And he (the penitent) saith, I have sinned and perverted that which was right. And it profited me not; i.e. "I gained nothing by my transgressions - they brought me us advantage." Compare St. Paul's inquiry (Romans 6:21), "What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed?" Some, however, translate, "And it was not requited to me," which also gives a good meaning°

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he will sing
יָשֹׁ֤ר ׀ (yā·šōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7789: To spy out, survey, lurk for, care for

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

men
אֲנָשִׁ֗ים (’ă·nā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 582: Man, mankind

with these words:
וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘I have sinned
חָ֭טָאתִי (ḥā·ṭā·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn

and perverted
הֶעֱוֵ֗יתִי (he·‘ĕ·wê·ṯî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5753: To bend, twist

what was right;
וְיָשָׁ֥ר (wə·yā·šār)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

yet I did not
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

get what I deserved.
שָׁ֥וָה (šā·wāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7737: To level, equalize, to resemble, to adjust


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