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Job 22:29

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When people are brought low and defeated, you will be able to say, 'There is hope for rising up again'; and God will rescue those who are humble.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse promises that God lifts up and saves those who are humble, especially when they've been brought down by life's troubles.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Job is set in ancient times, likely during the patriarchal era, and follows the story of a righteous man named Job who endures severe suffering and loss. In Job 22, Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, speaks during a series of dialogues where he mistakenly attributes Job's afflictions to hidden sins and urges repentance. This verse reflects Eliphaz's counsel that in moments of humiliation, one should proclaim God's ability to lift up the humble, emphasizing divine salvation for those who remain lowly.

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