the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
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Job 17:9
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The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that has clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.
But those who do right will continue to do right, and those whose hands are not dirty with sin will grow stronger.
But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.
"Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Yet the righteous holds to his way, and he who has clean hands grows stronger and stronger.
And a iust man schal holde his weie, and he schal adde strengthe to clene hondis.
Yet the righteous will hold to his way, and the one with clean hands will grow stronger.
They would do the right thing and because they did, they would grow stronger.
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.
Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.
Yet the righteous hold on to their way, and those with clean hands grow stronger and stronger.
But the righteous shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall increase in strength.
But those who do right will continue to do what is right. Those who are not guilty grow stronger and stronger.
Yet the righteous holdeth on his way, and he that hath clean hands waxeth stronger and stronger.
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath cleane hands shalbe stronger, and stronger.
But the one who is right with God will hold to his way. And he who has clean hands will become stronger and stronger.
Yet the righteous hold to their way, and they that have clean hands grow stronger and stronger.
But the righteous wil holde his way, & he whose hands are pure, shall increase his strength.
The righteous also shall hold to his way, and he that has clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Those who claim to be respectable are more and more convinced they are right.
That the righteous may hold on his way, and, the clean of hands, increase in strength.
And the just man shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Yet the righteous holds to his way, and he that has clean hands grows stronger and stronger.
The righteous also wyll kepe his way, and he that hath cleane handes wyll euer be stronger and stronger.
But let the faithful hold on his own way, and let him that is pure of hands take courage.
Yet the righteous person will hold to his way,and the one whose hands are clean will grow stronger.
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.
But the righteous holds on to his way, and he who has clean hands increases in strength.
And the righteous shall hold firmly on his way; and he of clean hands adds strength.
And the righteous layeth hold [on] his way, And the clean of hands addeth strength, And -- dumb are they all.
The rightuous wil kepe his waye, and he yt hath cleane handes, wil euer be stronger & stronger.
"But principled people hold tight, keep a firm grip on life, sure that their clean, pure hands will get stronger and stronger!
"Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way, And the one who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Yet the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger.
"Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way,And he who has clean hands will grow mightier and mightier.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
hold on: Psalms 84:7, Psalms 84:11, Proverbs 4:18, Proverbs 14:16, Isaiah 35:8-10, 1 Peter 1:5, 1 John 2:19
clean: Genesis 20:5, Psalms 24:4, Psalms 26:6, Psalms 73:13, Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 1:16, Mark 7:2
be stronger and stronger: Heb. add strength, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:10
Reciprocal: Genesis 32:10 - two bands 2 Samuel 3:1 - David waxed 2 Samuel 5:10 - General 2 Samuel 22:21 - cleanness 1 Chronicles 11:9 - waxed greater and greater 1 Chronicles 12:22 - day by day Job 1:8 - upright Job 23:11 - his way Psalms 37:34 - keep Psalms 92:14 - in old age Psalms 94:15 - and all Psalms 119:157 - yet do I Isaiah 40:31 - renew Hosea 14:9 - and the Matthew 13:33 - till Luke 13:21 - till John 10:28 - they John 15:2 - and Acts 9:22 - increased Romans 2:7 - patient Philippians 1:9 - your Philippians 3:12 - already perfect 1 Thessalonians 4:1 - so ye 2 Thessalonians 1:3 - your James 1:4 - let James 4:8 - Cleanse 1 Peter 2:2 - grow Revelation 2:19 - the last Revelation 22:11 - and he that
Cross-References
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The righteous also shall hold on his way,.... He that is righteous, not in appearance but really, not in a legal but in an evangelic sense; who is justified by the righteousness of Job's living Redeemer, who lives by faith on his righteousness, and in consequence of that in holiness of life and conversation; such an one being in Christ the way of righteousness and salvation, and walking in the paths of faith, holiness, and truth, and in all the tracks of religious worship, private and public, he will persevere therein, and will not on any account depart out of the right way into which he has been led and directed. This is opposed to a going back, as some do, and to a turning to the right hand or the left, as others, and to a standing still, being stumbled, offended, and discouraged; and it supposes a progress, a going forward in the way, so as not to be moved out of it by their own, or the afflictions of others, by the reproaches and persecutions of men, the temptations of Satan, the snares, riches, honours, and pleasures of the world, or through darkness, desertion, and unbelief; they may indeed have many slips and falls, and be almost, but not altogether, out of the way, and never finally or to perdition; which is owing not to their conduct and care, might and strength, but to the power of God, and the supplies of his grace, to Christ and his strength, and to the Spirit and his influence, guidance, and direction:
and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger; or "add strength" u; increase in it. This character is opposed to one of an immoral life and conversation, and describes one that is not guilty of any notorious crime, that does not live in any known sin, but in the general course of his life is upright and sincere, holy, harmless, and inoffensive; such a man as he is already a partaker of spiritual grace and strength, and so, as he wants more, it is given him; his spiritual strength is renewed, he goes from one degree of it to another, and even while walking in the way of God he finds an increase of it; yea, that itself is strength unto him; as his day is his strength is, to assist him in religious services, to enable him to resist his enemies, and endure afflictions, and continue in the good ways of God.
u יסיף אמץ "addet fortitudinem", Pagninus, Montanus.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The righteous also shall hold on his way - The meaning of this verse is plain; but the connection is not so apparent. It seems to me that it refers to “Job himself,” and is a declaration that “he,” a righteous man, who had been so grievously calumniated, would hold on his way, and become stronger and stronger, while “they” would sink in the public esteem, and be compelled to abandon their position. It is the expression of a confident assurance that “he” would be more and more confirmed in his integrity, and would become stronger and stronger in God. Though Job intended, probably, that this should be applied to himself, yet he has expressed it in a general manner, and indeed the whole passage has a proverbial cast; and it shows that even then it was the settled belief that the righteous would persevere. As an expression of the early faith of the pious in one of the now settled doctrines of Christianity, “the perseverance of the saints,” this doctrine is invaluable. It shows that that doctrine has traveled down from the earliest ages. It was one of the elementary doctrines of religion in the earliest times. It became a proverb; and was admitted among the undisputed maxims of the wise and good, and it was such a sentiment as was just adapted to the circumstances of Job - a much tried and persecuted man. He was in all the danger of apostasy to which the pious are usually exposed; he was tempted to forsake his confidence in God; he was afflicted for reasons which he could not comprehend; he was without an earthly friend to sustain him, and he seemed to be forsaken by God himself; yet he had the fullest conviction that he would be enabled to persevere. The great principle was settled, that if there was true religion in the heart, it would abide; that if the path of righteousness had been entered, he who trod it would keep on his way.
And he that hath clean hands - The innocent; the friend of God; the man of pure life; see the notes at Job 9:30; compare Psalms 24:4. “Clean hands” here, are designed to denote a pure and holy life. Among the ancients they were regarded as indicative of purity of heart. Porphyry remarks (de antro Nympharum) that in the “mysteries,” those who were initiated were accustomed to wash their hands with honey instead of water, as a pledge that they would preserve themselves from every impure and unholy thing; see Burder, in Rosenmuller’s Alte u. neue Morgenland, in loc.
Shall be stronger and stronger - Margin, as in Hebrew add strength. He shall advance in the strength of his attachment to God. This is true. The man of pure and blameless life shall become more and more established in virtue; more confirmed in his principles; more convinced of the value and the truth of religion. Piety, like everything else, becomes stronger by exercise. The man who speaks truth only, becomes more and more attached to truth; the principle of benevolence is strengthened by being practiced; honesty, the more it is exhibited, becomes more the settled rule of the life; and he who prays, delights more and more in his appoaches to God. The tendency of religion in the heart is to grow stronger and stronger; and God intends that he who has once loved him, shall continue to love him forever.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Job 17:9. The righteous also shall hold on his way — There shall be no doubt concerning the dispensations of the Divine providence. My case shall illustrate all seemingly intricate displays of God's government. None shall be stumbled at seeing a godly man under oppression, knowing that God never permits any thing of the kind but for the good of the subject, and the manifestation of his own mercy, wisdom, and love. Therefore whatever occurs to the righteous man, he will take it for granted that all is well and justly managed, and that the end will be glorious.
Shall be stronger and stronger. — He shall take encouragement from my case, stay himself on the Lord, and thus gain strength by every blast of adversity. This is one grand use of the book of Job. It casts much light on seemingly partial displays of Divine providence: and has ever been the great text-book of godly men in a state of persecution and affliction. This is what Job seems prophetically to declare.
