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And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The blessing of a perishing <i>man</i> came upon me, And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The blessing of the one who was about to perish came upon me, And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me, And I made the widow&#8217s heart sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me, And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me, And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me, And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The dying blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow&#8217s heart rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And I was highly praised for my generosity to widows and others in poverty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I received a blessing from the dying. I made the widow's heart sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />People who were in deepest misery praised me, and I helped widows find security. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who were about to die blessed me, and I made widows sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the blessing of the dying man descended on me, and I made the widow's heart rejoice; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The blessing of the perishing comes on me, "" And I cause the heart of the widow to sing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The blessing of the perishing cometh on me, And the heart of the widow I cause to sing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The praise of him perishing will come upon me, and I shall cause the heart of the widow to rejoice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me, and I comforted the heart of the widow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The blessing of him who would have been destroyed came upon me, and I consoled the heart of the widow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The blessing of those in extremity came upon me, and the heart of the widow I made joyful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The blessing of the wretched came upon me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The blessing of him who was ready to perish came upon me; and I caused the widow's heart to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The blessing of the perishing would enter upon me, and the heart of the widow was gladdened<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let the blessing of the perishing one come upon me; yea, the mouth of the widow has blessed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/29-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4311" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Job's Former Blessings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6.htm" title="6: ’ō·ḇêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To perish. A primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. Lose oneself; by implication to perish.">The dying man</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: tā·ḇō (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·kaṯ (N-fsc) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">blessed me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/490.htm" title="490: ’al·mā·nāh (N-fs) -- A widow. Fem of 'alman; a widow; also a desolate place.">and I made the widow’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: wə·lêḇ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/7442.htm" title="7442: ’ar·nin (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To give a ringing cry. A primitive root; properly, to creak, i.e. To shout.">sing for joy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a></span><br />A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a></span><br />Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-10.htm">Isaiah 58:10</a></span><br />and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Psalm 72:12-14</a></span><br />For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. / He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. / He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Proverbs 21:13</a></span><br />Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Psalm 82:3-4</a></span><br />Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a></span><br />A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The blessing of him that was ready to perish came on me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.</p><p class="hdg">The blessing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/24-13.htm">Deuteronomy 24:13</a></b></br> In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Acts 9:39-41</a></b></br> Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-14</a></b></br> For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; … </p><p class="hdg">ready</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-19.htm">Job 31:19</a></b></br> If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/26-5.htm">Deuteronomy 26:5</a></b></br> And thou shalt speak and say before the LORD thy God, A Syrian ready to perish <i>was</i> my father, and he went down into Egypt, and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">Proverbs 31:6-9</a></b></br> Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts… </p><p class="hdg">I caused</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-11.htm">Deuteronomy 16:11</a></b></br> And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that <i>is</i> within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that <i>are</i> among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10-12</a></b></br> Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for <i>this</i> day <i>is</i> holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Philemon 1:7</a></b></br> For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.</p><p class="hdg">sing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Psalm 67:4</a></b></br> O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14</a></b></br> Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/29-11.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/job/1-10.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/job/24-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/7-3.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/job/28-22.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/24-12.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/job/27-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/27-23.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/job/20-7.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/job/4-11.htm">Perishing</a> <a href="/job/27-17.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/job/21-12.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Song</a> <a href="/job/24-21.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/job/24-3.htm">Widow's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/31-20.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/job/31-20.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/job/29-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/31-16.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/job/30-12.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-13.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/job/30-27.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/job/31-19.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/job/31-19.htm">Perishing</a> <a href="/job/32-19.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/job/33-27.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/job/30-9.htm">Song</a> <a href="/job/31-16.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/job/31-16.htm">Widow's</a><div class="vheading2">Job 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/29-1.htm">Job bemoans his former prosperity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/job/29.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>The dying man blessed me</b><br />This phrase reflects Job's past life, where he was a man of great influence and compassion. The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "בֵּרַךְ" (barak), which means to kneel or to bless. In the context of Job, it signifies a deep gratitude and reverence that the dying man had for Job. Historically, blessing someone was a significant act, often invoking God's favor upon the person. Job's actions brought comfort and hope to those at the end of their lives, demonstrating his role as a righteous and caring leader in his community.<p><b>I made the widow’s heart sing for joy</b><br />The phrase "made the widow’s heart sing for joy" is a powerful depiction of Job's benevolence. The Hebrew word for "sing for joy" is "רָנַן" (ranan), which conveys a sense of shouting for joy or rejoicing. Widows in ancient times were often vulnerable and marginalized, lacking the protection and provision that a husband would typically provide. Job's care for widows highlights his commitment to justice and mercy, aligning with the biblical mandate to care for the orphan and the widow (<a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a>). His actions brought not just relief but genuine joy, transforming their sorrow into gladness. This reflects the heart of God, who is described throughout Scripture as a defender of widows (<a href="/psalms/68-5.htm">Psalm 68:5</a>). Job's life serves as an example of living out one's faith through tangible acts of kindness and support for those in need.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me</span> (comp. ver. 11). Oppression in the East sometimes drives its victims to actual starvation or to suicide. Isaiah calls the oppressors against whom he inveighs "murderers" (<a href="/isaiah/1-21.htm">Isaiah 1:21</a>). These "perishing" ones Job often saved, and they "blessed" him. <span class="cmt_word">And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy</span>. How cold are the words of Ameni, "No widow have I oppressed," compared with these! Job was not content with mere abstinence from evil, mere negative virtue. He so actively and effectually relieved distress that affliction was turned into happiness, and lamentation into rejoicing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/29-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The dying man</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֭בֵד</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ḇêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6.htm">Strong's 6: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wander away, lose oneself, to perish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blessed me,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּרְכַּ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(bir·kaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benediction, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I made the widow’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אַלְמָנָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(’al·mā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_490.htm">Strong's 490: </a> </span><span class="str2">A widow, a desolate place</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heart</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֵ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sing for joy.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְנִֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·nin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7442.htm">Strong's 7442: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give a ringing cry</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/29-13.htm">OT Poetry: Job 29:13 The blessing of him who was ready (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/29-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 29:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 29:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/29-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 29:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 29:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>