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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, and feet <i>was</i> I to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I <i>was</i> eyes to the blind, And I <i>was</i> feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I was eyes to those who were blind, And feet to those who could not walk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I was eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I was eyes to the blind, And feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I was eyes to the blind And I was feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, And feet was I to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I was helpful to the blind and to the lame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I was eyes for the blind person. I was feet for the lame person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I was eyes for the blind, and feet for the lame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I was eyes for the blind and feet for the lame; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have been eyes to the blind, "" And I [am] feet to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Eyes I have been to the blind, And feet to the lame am I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Eyes was I to the blind one, and feet to the lame was I.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I was an eye to the blind, and a foot to the lame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I was an eye for the blind and a foot for the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame was I. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have been eyes to the blind and feet to the crippled<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I was eyes to the blind, And feet was I to the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I was the eye of the blind, and the foot of the lame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/29-15.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=4323" 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">14</span>I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I served as</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·na·yim (N-cd) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5787.htm" title="5787: la·‘iw·wêr (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Blind. Intensive from avar; blind.">to the blind</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: wə·raḡ·la·yim (Conj-w:: N-fd) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">as feet</a> <a href="/hebrew/6455.htm" title="6455: lap·pis·sê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Lame. From pacach; lame.">to the lame.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger.…<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="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a></span><br />Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a></span><br />The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.<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="/psalms/146-8.htm">Psalm 146:8</a></span><br />the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.<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/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a></span><br />to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<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="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39</a></span><br />Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Acts 26:18</a></span><br />to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-22.htm">1 Corinthians 12:22-23</a></span><br />On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, / and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,<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="/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="/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18</a></span><br />‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.</p><p class="hdg">eyes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-31.htm">Numbers 10:31</a></b></br> And he said, Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a></b></br> The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12</a></b></br> For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also <i>is</i> Christ.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/6-18.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/job/29-11.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/29-8.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-26.htm">Lame</a> <a href="/job/27-22.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/22-14.htm">Walking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/69-23.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/job/31-1.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/30-12.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm">Lame</a> <a href="/job/30-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/31-26.htm">Walking</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>I served as eyes to the blind</b><br>In this phrase, Job reflects on his past role as a leader and helper in his community. The imagery of being "eyes to the blind" suggests providing guidance, wisdom, and insight to those who lack understanding or direction. In ancient times, blindness was often associated with helplessness and vulnerability, making Job's service particularly compassionate and significant. This role aligns with the biblical principle of caring for the needy and vulnerable, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a>, which speaks of opening the eyes of the blind. Job's actions can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ, who healed the blind and brought spiritual enlightenment (<a href="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39</a>).<p><b>and as feet to the lame.</b><br>Here, Job describes himself as providing support and mobility to those who are physically incapacitated. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, physical disabilities often led to social marginalization. By serving as "feet to the lame," Job not only offered practical assistance but also restored dignity and inclusion to those individuals. This reflects the biblical call to support and uplift the weak, as echoed in passages like <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Isaiah 35:6</a>, which prophesies a time when the lame will leap like a deer. Job's actions prefigure the ministry of Jesus, who healed the lame and empowered them to walk (<a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a>), symbolizing spiritual restoration and the coming of God's kingdom.<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 unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blind.htm">The Blind</a></b><br>Represents those who lack vision or understanding, both physically and metaphorically. In Job's context, it refers to those who needed guidance and support.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lame.htm">The Lame</a></b><br>Symbolizes individuals who are unable to walk or move forward, again both physically and metaphorically. Job provided assistance and support to these individuals.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who come to comfort Job but end up challenging his integrity and understanding of God’s justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/compassionate_service.htm">Compassionate Service</a></b><br>Job exemplifies the heart of a servant, showing that true righteousness involves actively helping those in need. We are called to be proactive in our communities, offering support and guidance to those who are struggling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empathy_and_advocacy.htm">Empathy and Advocacy</a></b><br>Job's actions remind us of the importance of empathy and standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. As Christians, we should be advocates for justice and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_love.htm">Reflecting Christ's Love</a></b><br>Job's life foreshadows the ministry of Jesus, who healed the blind and lame. We are to reflect Christ's love by being His hands and feet in the world today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_insight_and_guidance.htm">Spiritual Insight and Guidance</a></b><br>Being "eyes to the blind" can also mean providing spiritual insight and guidance to those who are lost or confused. We should seek to share the wisdom and truth of God's Word with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strengthening_the_weak.htm">Strengthening the Weak</a></b><br>Just as Job was "feet to the lame," we are called to support and strengthen those who are weak, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually.<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_does_the_bible_say_on_no_vision.htm">What does the Bible say about lacking vision?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_faith_help_overcome_despair.htm">How can faith help overcome despair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_the_blind_man_recognize_jesus.htm">In John 9:35-38, how could the blind man immediately acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God without prior teaching?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disasters_occur_if_god_is_awake.htm">Psalm 121:4 - If God 'never slumbers nor sleeps,' why do disasters and injustices seemingly go unchecked?</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 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame</span>. The Persian kings had officials, whom they called their "eyes" and their "ears" - observers who were to inform them of all that went on in the provinces ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 3. p. 213). Job acted as "eyes" to the blind of his time, giving them the information which their infirmity hindered them from obtaining. He was also feet to the lame, taking messages for them, going on their errands, and the like. He was kind and helpful to his fellow-men, not only in great, but also in little matters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/29-15.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">I [served as]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֭יִיתִי</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·na·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the blind</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽעִוֵּ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘iw·wêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5787.htm">Strong's 5787: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and]</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as feet</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרַגְלַ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·raḡ·la·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the lame.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַפִּסֵּ֣חַ</span> <span class="translit">(lap·pis·sê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6455.htm">Strong's 6455: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lame</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/29-15.htm">OT Poetry: Job 29:15 I was eyes to the blind (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/29-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 29:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 29:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/29-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 29:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 29:16" /></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>