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A Conservative Version
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem.
New American Standard Bible
My justice was like a robe and a turban.
King James Version
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Holman Bible
and it enveloped me;
my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.
International Standard Version
I put on righteousness like clothing; my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.
American Standard Version
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: My justice was as a robe and a diadem.
Amplified
“I put on
My justice was like a robe and a turban!
Bible in Basic English
I put on righteousness as my clothing, and was full of it; right decisions were to me a robe and a head-dress.
Darby Translation
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was as a mantle and a turban.
Julia Smith Translation
I put on justice and it will clothe me: my judgment as an upper garment and a turban.
King James 2000
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my justice was as a robe and a turban.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice [was] like a robe and a headband.
Modern King James verseion
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my judgment was like a robe and a diadem.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And why? I put upon me righteousness, which covered me as a garment, and equity was my crown.
NET Bible
I put on righteousness and it clothed me, my just dealing was like a robe and a turban;
New Heart English Bible
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem.
The Emphasized Bible
Righteousness, I put on, and it clothed me, Like a robe and turban, was my, justice;
Webster
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
World English Bible
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem.
Youngs Literal Translation
Righteousness I have put on, and it clotheth me, As a robe and a diadem my justice.
Themes
Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Beneficence » Instances of » Job
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Job
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 29:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense
13 The blessing of him who was ready to perish came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. 14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem. 15 I was eyes to the blind, and I was feet to the lame.
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Cross References
Psalm 132:9
Let thy priest be clothed with righteousness, and let thy sanctified shout for joy.
Isaiah 59:17
And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head. And he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in LORD. My soul shall be joyful in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation. He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride
Ephesians 6:14
Stand ye therefore having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Isaiah 62:3
Thou shall also be a crown of beauty in the hand of LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
But we, being of the day, should be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and a helmet, the hope of salvation.
Deuteronomy 24:13
Thou shall surely restore to him the pledge when the sun goes down, that he may sleep in his garment, and bless thee. And it shall be righteousness to thee before LORD thy God.
Job 27:6
I hold fast my righteousness, and will not let it go. My heart shall not reproach [me] so long as I live.
Isaiah 28:5
In that day LORD of hosts will become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, to the residue of his people,
Romans 13:14
But clothe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no forethought for lusts of the flesh.
2 Corinthians 6:7
in word of truth, in power of God, through the weapons of righteousness of the right hand and of the left,
Revelation 19:8
And it was given her that she clothe herself in fine linen, bright and pure. For the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the sanctified.