Job 29:14 cpdv — I put on justice, and I clothed myself with my judgment, like a robe and a diadem.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I put on justice, and I clothed myself with my judgment, like a robe and a diadem. "

— Job 29:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 29 — Context

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The ear that heard me, blessed me, and the eye that saw me, gave testimony for me.

12

This was because I had freed the poor, who cried out, and the orphan, who had no helper.

13

The blessing of him who would have been destroyed came upon me, and I consoled the heart of the widow.

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I put on justice, and I clothed myself with my judgment, like a robe and a diadem.

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I was an eye for the blind and a foot for the lame.

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I was the father of the poor; and if I lacked knowledge about any case, I investigated very diligently.

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I crushed the jaws of the impious, and I took away prey from his teeth.

Job 29:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 29:14 say?
Job 29:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I put on justice, and I clothed myself with my judgment, like a robe and a diadem. ”
Where is Job 29:14 in the Bible?
Job 29:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 29, verse 14.
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 29:14.
What translation should I read Job 29:14 in?
Job 29:14 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 29:14?
Job 29:14 reads (CPDV): “I put on justice, and I clothed myself with my judgment, like a robe and a diadem. ” 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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