Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted.
New American Standard Bible
But gives justice to
King James Version
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
Holman Bible
but He gives justice to the afflicted.
A Conservative Version
He does not preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted [their] right.
American Standard Version
He preserveth not the life of the wicked, But giveth to the afflicted their right.
Amplified
“He does not prolong the life of the wicked,
But gives the afflicted their justice.
Bible in Basic English
His eyes are ever on the upright, and he gives to the crushed their right;
Darby Translation
He saveth not the wicked alive; but he doeth justice to the afflicted.
Julia Smith Translation
He will not save alive the unjust one, and he will give the judgment of the poor.
King James 2000
He preserves not the life of the wicked: but gives justice to the poor.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He does not keep [the] wicked alive but grants justice [to the] afflicted.
Modern King James verseion
He will not keep alive one who is wicked, but gives right to the afflicted.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
As for the ungodly, he preserveth them not, but helpeth the poor to their right.
NET Bible
He does not allow the wicked to live, but he gives justice to the poor.
New Heart English Bible
He doesn't preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted their right.
The Emphasized Bible
He will not keep alive one who is lawless, but, the right of oppressed ones, will he grant;
Webster
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
World English Bible
He doesn't preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted their right.
Youngs Literal Translation
He reviveth not the wicked, And the judgment of the poor appointeth;
Themes
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Hearing » The lord opening ears
Life » Whose life will not be preserved
natural Life » Of the wicked, not specially protected by God
Preservation » Who God does not preserve
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 36:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Extols God's Greatness
5 "Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart. 6 He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted. 7 He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 72:12-14
For he will deliver the needy when they cry out for help, and the poor when there is no deliverer.
Psalm 140:12
I know that the LORD will act on behalf of the tormented, providing justice for the needy.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Don't rob the poor person because he is poor, and don't crush the helpless in court,
Exodus 22:22-24
"You are not to mistreat any widow or orphan.
Job 5:15
So he delivers from the sword of their mouth the poor from the power of the mighty.
Job 8:22
Those who hate you will be clothed with shame, and the tent of the wicked will no longer exist.
Job 21:7-9
"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?
Job 21:30
that the wicked person is spared from times of calamity, that he is rescued on the day of wrath?
Job 29:12-17
because I delivered the poor who were crying for help, along with orphans who had no one to help them.
Psalm 9:12
As an avenger of blood, he remembers them; he has not forgotten the cry of the afflicted.
Psalm 10:14-15
But you do see! You take note of trouble and grief in order to take the matter into your own hand. The helpless one commits himself to you; you have been the orphan's helper.
Psalm 55:23
But you, God, bring them down to the Pit of corruption; bloodthirsty and deceitful people will not live out half their days. But I put my full confidence in you. To the Director: A special Davidic psalm to the tune of "A Silent Dove Far Away," when the Philistines seized him in Gath.
Psalm 72:4
May he defend the afflicted of the people and deliver the children of the poor, but crush the oppressor.
Psalm 82:1-4
God takes his stand in the divine assembly; among the divine beings he renders judgment:
Isaiah 11:4
but with righteousness he will judge the needy, and decide with equity for earth's poor. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and the wicked will be killed with the breath of his lips.
Jeremiah 12:1-2
You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?
2 Peter 2:9
then the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials and to hold unrighteous people for punishment on the day of judgment,