Translations
Modern
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.
Traditional
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Literal
I clothed myself with righteousness, and it clothed me; like a robe and a turban was my justice.
Latin
Justitia indutus sum, et vestivi me, sicut vestimento et diademate, judicio meo.
Original
Hebrew
English
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.
Notes
Job described his righteousness using royal imagery. In the Bible, a robe often symbolizes righteousness (Psalm 132:9; Isaiah 59:17; Isaiah 61:10; Romans 13:14; Revelation 19:8).
Events
Glossary
Topics
Beneficence: Job Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Kindness To by Job Righteousness: Garment of Righteousness: Saints: Put On The Poor: Regard For: Job