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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans who required help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />because I delivered the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to help him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and <i>him that had</i> none to help him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor who cried out, The fatherless and <i>the one who</i> had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Because I saved the poor who cried for help, And the orphan who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor who cried for help, And the orphan who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor who cried for help, And the orphan who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Because I provided escape for the afflicted who cried for help, And the orphan who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Because I rescued the poor who cried for help, And the orphan who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I rescued the poor who cried out for help, and the fatherless child who had no one to support him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I rescued the poor man who cried out for help, and the fatherless child who had no one to support him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor that cried, The fatherless also, that had none to help him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When poor people or orphans cried out for help, I came to their rescue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor that cried, the fatherless also, that had none to help him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />because I rescued the poor who called [for help] and the orphans who had no one to help them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the poor cried out, I helped them; I gave help to orphans who had nowhere to turn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because I delivered the poor who were crying for help, along with orphans who had no one to help them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for I rescued the poor who cried out for help, and the orphan who had no one to assist him; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor who cried, and the fatherless also, who had none to help him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />because I delivered the poor who cried, and the fatherless also, who had no one to help him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For I deliver the afflicted who is crying, "" And the fatherless who has no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For I deliver the afflicted who is crying, And the fatherless who hath no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For I shall deliver the poor crying, and the orphan, and none helping to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because I had delivered the poor man that cried out; and the fatherless that had no helper. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />This was because I had freed the poor, who cried out, and the orphan, who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For I rescued the poor who cried out for help, the orphans, and the unassisted; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />because I delivered the poor who cried, and the orphan who had no helper.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor out of distress, and the fatherless who had none to help him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because I saved the poor from suffering, and the orphan who had no helper<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Because I delivered the poor that cried, The fatherless also, that had none to help him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For I saved the poor out of the hand of the oppressor, and helped the fatherless who had no helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/29-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4305" 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">11</span>For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me, <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/4422.htm" title="4422: ’ă·mal·lêṭ (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. to escape; causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks.">I rescued</a> <a href="/hebrew/6041.htm" title="6041: ‘ā·nî (Adj-ms) -- Poor, afflicted, humble. From anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">the poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/7768.htm" title="7768: mə·šaw·wê·a‘ (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To cry out (for help). A primitive root; properly, to be free; but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo.">who cried out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3490.htm" title="3490: wə·yā·ṯō·wm (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- An orphan. From an unused root meaning to be lonely; a bereaved person.">and the fatherless</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">who had no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: ‘ō·zêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">helper.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.…<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/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="/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="/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="/proverbs/31-8.htm">Proverbs 31:8-9</a></span><br />Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. / Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a></span><br />Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?<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="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-36</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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,<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="/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="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a></span><br />They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</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? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<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="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36</a></span><br />Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.</p><p class="hdg">I delivered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-5.htm">Job 22:5-9</a></b></br> <i>Is</i> not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/5-2.htm">Nehemiah 5:2-13</a></b></br> For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, <i>are</i> many: therefore we take up corn <i>for them</i>, that we may eat, and live… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Psalm 72:12</a></b></br> For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and <i>him</i> that hath no helper.</p><p class="hdg">the fatherless</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-22.htm">Exodus 22:22-24</a></b></br> Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18</a></b></br> He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-5.htm">Psalm 68:5</a></b></br> A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, <i>is</i> God in his holy habitation.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/27-2.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Assist</a> <a href="/job/24-21.htm">Child</a> <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/job/24-12.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/job/22-30.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/job/23-7.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/job/24-9.htm">Fatherless</a> <a href="/job/26-4.htm">Help</a> <a href="/job/4-3.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/job/24-9.htm">Orphan</a> <a href="/job/24-14.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/job/21-30.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/job/16-19.htm">Supporter</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/30-11.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Assist</a> <a href="/job/31-17.htm">Child</a> <a href="/job/30-5.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/job/30-5.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/job/33-24.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/job/33-28.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/job/31-17.htm">Fatherless</a> <a href="/job/30-13.htm">Help</a> <a href="/job/30-13.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/job/31-17.htm">Orphan</a> <a href="/job/29-16.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/job/30-24.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Supporter</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 /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>because I rescued the poor who cried out</b><br>Job is reflecting on his past actions and reputation, emphasizing his role as a protector and benefactor. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the poor were often marginalized and lacked social support. Job's actions align with the biblical mandate to care for the needy, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a>, which commands generosity towards the poor. His rescue of the poor can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ministry, who also came to aid the marginalized and oppressed (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>).<p><b>and the fatherless who had no helper</b><br>The fatherless, or orphans, were particularly vulnerable in ancient societies, lacking inheritance rights and protection. Job's care for them reflects the biblical emphasis on justice and mercy, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/68-5.htm">Psalm 68:5</a>, which describes God as a "father to the fatherless." This care for orphans is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting God's concern for the defenseless. Job's actions prefigure the compassionate nature of Jesus, who often reached out to those without support or advocates (<a href="/john/14-18.htm">John 14:18</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and steadfast faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>Individuals in society who lack material wealth and resources, often marginalized and in need of assistance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fatherless.htm">The Fatherless</a></b><br>Orphans or those without a father figure, representing a vulnerable group in ancient society who required protection and support.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_city_gate.htm">The City Gate</a></b><br>In ancient times, the city gate was a place of judgment and decision-making, where leaders and elders would gather to discuss and resolve community issues.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_community.htm">Job's Community</a></b><br>The society in which Job lived, characterized by its social structures and norms, where Job was a respected leader and benefactor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/compassionate_leadership.htm">Compassionate Leadership</a></b><br>Job exemplifies a leader who uses his influence to protect and provide for the marginalized. Believers are encouraged to use their positions to advocate for justice and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_faith.htm">Active Faith</a></b><br>Job's actions demonstrate that true faith is not passive but involves actively seeking out and assisting those in need. Christians are called to live out their faith through tangible acts of kindness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/social_responsibility.htm">Social Responsibility</a></b><br>The passage highlights the importance of caring for the vulnerable in society. Believers are reminded of their responsibility to support and uplift those who are disadvantaged.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_heart.htm">Reflecting God's Heart</a></b><br>Job's care for the poor and fatherless reflects God's own heart for the marginalized. Christians are encouraged to mirror God's compassion in their interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_righteousness.htm">Legacy of Righteousness</a></b><br>Job's actions left a lasting impact on his community. Believers are challenged to consider the legacy they are building through their actions and attitudes towards others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_bible_teachings_cover_empathy.htm">What biblical teachings address empathy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_made_job_blameless_and_upright.htm">What made Job blameless and upright?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_job's_integrity_reconciled_with_sin.htm">How do we reconcile Job’s depiction of nearly flawless integrity in Job 29 with biblical teachings on universal human sinfulness (e.g., Romans 3:23)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_job_35_9_imply_unanswered_cries.htm">Why does Job 35:9 imply people cry out but receive no answer, contradicting verses elsewhere describing divine rescue?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Because I delivered the poor that cried</span> (compare the Instructions of Amen-em-hat: "Because I have made the afflicted ones free from their afflictions, so that their cries are heard no more" ('Records of the Past,' vol. 2 p. 12). And again the Inscription of Ameni-Amenemha: "No little child have I injured; no widow have I oppressed; no fisherman have I hindered; no shepherd have I detained; no foreman have I taken from his gang to employ him in forced labour" (ibid., vol. 12:63). <span class="cmt_word">And the fatherless, and him that had none to help him</span> (compare what is said of the ideal king in <a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Psalm 72:12-14</a>," He shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and <span class="accented">him that hath no helper.</span> He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall sabre the souls of the needy. He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight"). Championship of the poor was anciently regarded as characteristic of the wise, good, strong ruler. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/29-12.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">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I rescued</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֭מַלֵּט</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mal·lêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4422.htm">Strong's 4422: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the poor</span><br /><span class="heb">עָנִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6041.htm">Strong's 6041: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, afflicted, humble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who cried out</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשַׁוֵּ֑עַ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šaw·wê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7768.htm">Strong's 7768: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be free, to halloo</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the fatherless</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝יָת֗וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ṯō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3490.htm">Strong's 3490: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bereaved person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who had no</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">helper.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹזֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·zêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/29-12.htm">OT Poetry: Job 29:12 Because I delivered the poor who cried (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/29-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 29:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 29:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/29-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 29:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 29:13" /></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>