Translations
Modern
He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.
Traditional
He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
Literal
He does not take away His eyes from the righteous, but they are with kings on the throne; and He has seated them forever, and they are exalted.
Latin
Non auferet a justo oculos suos: et reges in solio collocat in perpetuum, et illi eriguntur.
Original
Hebrew
English
He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.
Notes
The Bible teaches that God always watches over the righteous (2 Chronicles 16:9; Psalms 33:18; 34:15; 1 Peter 3:12). This idea addresses Job's frustration about God's surveillance (Job 7:17–21).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Job's Trialc. 1650 BC
Glossary
Topics
God: Preserver God: Sovereign Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are Exalted by God Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are Objects of God's Watchful Care