Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He does not take his eyes off the righteous; he enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever. New Living Translation He never takes his eyes off the innocent, but he sets them on thrones with kings and exalts them forever. English Standard Version He does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne he sets them forever, and they are exalted. Berean Standard Bible He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever. King James Bible He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. New King James Version He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous; But they are on the throne with kings, For He has seated them forever, And they are exalted. New American Standard Bible “He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous, But with kings on the throne He has seated them forever, and they are exalted. NASB 1995 “He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous; But with kings on the throne He has seated them forever, and they are exalted. NASB 1977 “He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous; But with kings on the throne He has seated them forever, and they are exalted. Legacy Standard Bible He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous; But with kings on the throne He has seated them forever, and they are exalted. Amplified Bible “He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous [those in right standing with Him]; But with kings upon the throne He has seated them forever, and they are exalted. Christian Standard Bible He does not withdraw his gaze from the righteous, but he seats them forever with enthroned kings, and they are exalted. Holman Christian Standard Bible He does not remove His gaze from the righteous, but He seats them forever with enthroned kings, and they are exalted. American Standard Version He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: But with kings upon the throne He setteth them for ever, and they are exalted. Contemporary English Version God watches over good people and places them in positions of power and honor forever. English Revised Version He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings upon the throne he setteth them for ever, and they are exalted. GOD'S WORD® Translation He doesn't take his eyes off righteous people. He seats them on thrones with kings to honor them forever. Good News Translation He protects those who are righteous; he allows them to rule like kings and lets them be honored forever. International Standard Version He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted. Majority Standard Bible He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever. NET Bible He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever. New Heart English Bible He doesn't withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne, he sets them forever, and they are exalted. Webster's Bible Translation He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yes, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. World English Bible He doesn’t withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne, he sets them forever, and they are exalted. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous, "" And [from] kings on the throne, "" And causes them to sit forever, and they are high, Young's Literal Translation He withdraweth not from the righteous His eyes, And from kings on the throne, And causeth them to sit for ever, and they are high, Smith's Literal Translation He will not take off his eyes from the just: and with kings upon the throne, and he will seat them for glory, and they shall be exalted. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe will not take away his eyes from the just, and he placeth kings on the throne for ever, and they are exalted. Catholic Public Domain Version He will not take his eyes away from the just, and he continually establishes kings on their throne, and they are exalted. New American Bible But he seats them upon thrones with kings, exalted forever. New Revised Standard Version He does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne he sets them forever, and they are exalted. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous; he sets kings on the throne; yea, they are exalted for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For the righteous does not fail from before his eyes; he puts Kings on the throne, and they are lifted up for eternities OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He withdraweth not His eyes from the righteous; But with kings upon the throne He setteth them for ever, and they are exalted. Brenton Septuagint Translation He will not turn away his eyes from the righteous, but they shall be with kings on the throne: and he will establish them in triumph, and they shall be exalted. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power…6He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted. 7He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever. 8And if men are bound with chains, caught in cords of affliction,… Cross References Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Psalm 11:7 For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” Psalm 33:18 Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 145:20 The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. Psalm 121:3-4 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. / Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 97:10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Isaiah 49:16 Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me. Treasury of Scripture He withdraws not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yes, he does establish them for ever, and they are exalted. withdraw 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 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. with Job 1:3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. Genesis 23:6 Hear us, my lord: thou art a mighty prince among us: in the choice of our sepulchres bury thy dead; none of us shall withhold from thee his sepulchre, but that thou mayest bury thy dead. he doth 2 Samuel 7:13-16 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever… Psalm 112:7-10 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD… 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. Jump to Previous Causeth Establish Exalted Exalts Eyes Forever High Kings Lifting Making Righteous Safe Seat Seated Sets Sit Throne Withdraw WithdrawethJump to Next Causeth Establish Exalted Exalts Eyes Forever High Kings Lifting Making Righteous Safe Seat Seated Sets Sit Throne Withdraw WithdrawethJob 36 1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings 24. God's works are to be magnified He does not take His eyes off the righteous This phrase emphasizes God's constant vigilance and care over those who are righteous. The Hebrew word for "righteous" is "tsaddiq," which refers to those who are just, lawful, and in right standing with God. In the historical context of the Old Testament, righteousness was often associated with adherence to God's laws and commandments. The phrase suggests that God is perpetually attentive to the lives of the righteous, ensuring their protection and guidance. This reflects a deep, personal relationship between God and His people, where He is actively involved in their lives, watching over them with love and concern. but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He does notלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no take יִגְרַ֥ע (yiḡ·ra‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1639: To scrape off, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold His eyes עֵ֫ינָ֥יו (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain off the righteous, מִצַּדִּ֗יק (miṣ·ṣad·dîq) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous but He enthrones them לַכִּסֵּ֑א (lak·kis·sê) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne with וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among kings מְלָכִ֥ים (mə·lā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king and exalts them וַיִּגְבָּֽהוּ׃ (way·yiḡ·bā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1361: To soar, be lofty, to be haughty forever. לָ֝נֶ֗צַח (lā·ne·ṣaḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5331: Eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity Links Job 36:7 NIVJob 36:7 NLT Job 36:7 ESV Job 36:7 NASB Job 36:7 KJV Job 36:7 BibleApps.com Job 36:7 Biblia Paralela Job 36:7 Chinese Bible Job 36:7 French Bible Job 36:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:7 He doesn't withdraw his eyes (Jb) |
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