Job 31:21

Job 31:21 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21if I have raised my hand against the fatherless,

knowing that I had influence in court,

21If I have lifted up my hand against the orphan,

Because I saw 31:21 Lit my helpI had support in the gate,

21If I have lifted up my hand against the orphan,

Because I saw I had support in the gate,

21If I have lifted my hand against the orphan,

Because I saw [that the judges would be] my help at the [council] gate,

21if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless

because I saw that I had support in the gate,

21Suppose I’ve raised my hand

against children whose fathers have died.

And I did it because I knew

I had power in the courts.