Job 29:13

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

The blessing of him who was near to destruction came on me, and I put a song of joy into the widow's heart.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Barnes's Job 29:13 Bible Commentary

The blessing of him that was ready to perish ... - Of the man who was falsely accused, and who was in danger of being condemned, or of him who was exposed to death by poverty and want.

And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy - By becoming her patron and friend; by vindicating her cause, and saving her from the oppressive exactions of others; compare Isaiah 1:17.