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So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 5 of Job. Eliphaz presents God as the one who does great things, humbles the proud, lifts up the humble, and frustrates the plans of the crafty. This vision strongly emphasizes divine providence and justice. Yet the speech still does not explain why a person who appears blameless could experience such extreme ruin.
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Compare Job 5:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 und ist des Armen Hoffnung, daß die Bosheit wird ihren Mund müssen zuhalten.
Español · RVR1909 Pues es esperanza al menesteroso, Y la iniquidad cerrará su boca.
Español · NTBT Así el pobre tiene esperanza y la injusticia cierra la boca.
Français · LSG Et l'espérance soutient le malheureux, Mais l'iniquité ferme la bouche.
Italiano · DIO1885 E vi è qualche speranza per lo misero; Ma l’iniquità ha la bocca turata
Português · ARC Assim há esperança para o pobre; e a iniqüidade tapa a sua boca.
中文 · RCUV 這樣，貧寒人有指望， 不義的人閉口無言。
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