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Job 22:27-1964 bbe — You will make your prayer to him, and be answered; and you will give effect to your oaths. Your purposes will come abou…

Bible in Basic English

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You will make your prayer to him, and be answered; and you will give effect to your oaths.

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Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways.

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For God makes low those whose hearts are lifted up, but he is a saviour to the poor in spirit.

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He makes safe the man who is free from sin, and if your hands are clean, salvation will be yours.

— Job 22:27-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Job 22:27-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands. ”

  • ASV

    “Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he will hear thee; And thou shalt pay thy vows. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways. When they casttheedown, thou shalt say, There is lifting up; And the humble person he will save. He will deliverevenhim that is not innocent: Yea, he shall be delivered through the cleanness of thy hands. ”

  • WEB

    “You shall make your prayer to him, and he will hear you. You shall pay your vows. You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established to you. Light shall shine on your ways. When they cast down, you shall say, 'be lifted up.' He will save the humble person. He will even deliver him who is not innocent. Yes, he shall be delivered through the cleanness of your hands."”

  • NET

    “You will pray to him and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows to him. Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways. When people are brought low and you say‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast; he will deliver even someone who is not innocent, who will escape through the cleanness of your hands.””

  • DRB

    “Thou shalt pray to him, and he will hear thee, and thou shalt pay vows. Thou shalt decree a thing, and it shall come to thee, and light shall shine in thy ways. For he that hath been humbled, shall be in glory: and he that shall bow down his eyes, he shall be saved. The innocent shall be saved, and he shall be saved by the cleanness of his hands. ”

  • KJVA

    “Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands. ”

Job 22 — Context

24

And put your gold in the dust, even your gold of Ophir among the rocks of the valleys;

25

Then the Ruler of all will be your gold, and his teaching will be your silver;

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For then you will have delight in the Ruler of all, and your face will be lifted up to God.

27

You will make your prayer to him, and be answered; and you will give effect to your oaths.

28

Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways.

29

For God makes low those whose hearts are lifted up, but he is a saviour to the poor in spirit.

30

He makes safe the man who is free from sin, and if your hands are clean, salvation will be yours.

Job 22:27-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Job 22:27-1964 say?
Job 22:27-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You will make your prayer to him, and be answered; and you will give effect to your oaths. Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways. For God makes low those whose hearts are lifted up, but he is a saviour to the poor in spirit. He makes safe the man who is free from sin, and if your hands are clean, salvation will be yours.”
Where is Job 22:27-1964 in the Bible?
Job 22:27-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 22, verses 27–1964.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 22:27-1964.
What translation should I read Job 22:27-1964 in?
Job 22:27-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 22:27-1964?
Job 22:27-1964 reads (BBE): “You will make your prayer to him, and be answered; and you will give effect to your oaths. Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways. For God makes low those whose hearts are lifted up, but he is a saviour to the poor in spirit. He makes safe the man who is free from sin, and if your hands are clean, salvation will be yours.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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