Parallel Verses

NET Bible

Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.

New American Standard Bible

“You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you;
And light will shine on your ways.

King James Version

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Holman Bible

When you make a decision, it will be carried out,
and light will shine on your ways.

International Standard Version

When you make a decision on something, it will be established for you, and light will brighten your way.

A Conservative Version

Thou shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee. And light shall shine upon thy ways.

American Standard Version

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.

Amplified


“You will also decide and decree a thing, and it will be established for you;
And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways.

Bible in Basic English

Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways.

Darby Translation

And thou shalt decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; and light shall shine upon thy ways.

Julia Smith Translation

And thou shalt decide the word, and it shall be set up to thee: and the light shone upon thy ways.

King James 2000

You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you: and the light shall shine upon your ways.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And you will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.

Modern King James verseion

You shall also order a thing, and it shall be fulfilled to you; and the light shall shine on your ways.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Then, look what thou takest in hand: he shall make it to prosper with thee, and the light shall shine in thy ways.

New Heart English Bible

You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you, and light shall shine on your ways.

The Emphasized Bible

And thou shalt decree a purpose, and it shall be fulfilled unto thee, and, upon thy ways, shall have shone a light;

Webster

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

World English Bible

You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established to you. Light shall shine on your ways.

Youngs Literal Translation

And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
גּזר 
Gazar 
Usage: 13

a thing
אמר 
'omer 
Usage: 6

and it shall be established
קוּם 
Quwm 
Usage: 629

unto thee and the light
אור 
'owr 
Usage: 122

נגהּ 
Nagahh 
Usage: 6

References

Watsons

Context Readings

Eliphaz's Third Speech

27 You will pray to him and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows to him. 28 Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways. 29 When people are brought low and you say 'Lift them up!' then he will save the downcast;

Cross References

Psalm 112:4

In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light, growing brighter and brighter until full day.

Matthew 21:22

And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe, you will receive."

Job 29:3

when he caused his lamp to shine upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness;

Psalm 20:4

May he grant your heart's desire; may he bring all your plans to pass!

Psalm 90:17

May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful! Yes, make them successful!

Psalm 97:11

The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.

Isaiah 30:21

You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying, "This is the correct way, walk in it," whether you are heading to the right or the left.

Lamentations 3:37

(Mem) Whose command was ever fulfilled unless the Lord decreed it?

Malachi 4:2

But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication will rise with healing wings, and you will skip about like calves released from the stall.

John 8:12

Then Jesus spoke out again, "I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

James 4:15

You ought to say instead, "If the Lord is willing, then we will live and do this or that."

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