16I was the father of the poor: and the cause which I knew not, I searched out most diligently.


In Context

13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me, and I comforted the heart of the widow.

14 I was clad with justice: and I clothed myself with my judgment, as with a robe and a diadem.

15 I was an eye to the blind, and a foot to the lame.

16 I was the father of the poor: and the cause which I knew not, I searched out most diligently.

17 I broke the jaws of the wicked man, and out of his teeth I took away the prey.

18 And I said: I shall die in my nest, and as a palm tree shall multiply my days.

Job 29:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:16I [was] a father to the poor: and the cause [which] I knew not I searched out.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:16I was a father to the needy; I took up the case of the stranger.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:16I was a father to the needy: And the cause of him that I knew not I searched out.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:16I was a father to the needy, and the cause which I knew not I searched out;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:16I was a father to the needy: and the cause of him that I knew not I searched out.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:16I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:16I was a father to the needy. The cause of him who I didn't know, I searched out.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:16A father I am to the needy, And the cause I have not known I search out.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:16I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.