Bible verse

Job 31:21

if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,

Job 31:21 · BSB

Job 31:21 in context

The verses around it, from Job 31.

17 if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—

18 though from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my mother’s womb I guided the widow—

19 if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak,

20 if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,

21 if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,

22 then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket.

23 For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.

24 If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security,

25 if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,

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Job 31:21 in other translations

KJV

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:

ASV

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, Because I saw my help in the gate:

ERV

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my help in the gate:

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