Job 29:15 kjv — I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.

King James Version

"I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame."

— Job 29:15, King James Version

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Job 29 — Context

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Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.

13

The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

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I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.

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I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.

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I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.

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And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.

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Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand.

Job 29:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 29:15 say?
Job 29:15 in the King James Version reads: “I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.”
Where is Job 29:15 in the Bible?
Job 29:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 29, verse 15.
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 29:15.
What translation should I read Job 29:15 in?
Job 29:15 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 29:15?
Job 29:15 reads (KJV): “I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.” 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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