29 When people are brought low and you say, 'Lift them up!' then he will save the downcast.

Other Translations of Job 22:29

King James Version

29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble the humble...: Heb. him that hath low eyes person.

English Standard Version

29 For when they are humbled you say, 'It is because of pride';Or you say, 'It is exaltation' but he saves the lowly.

The Message

29 To those who feel low you'll say, 'Chin up! Be brave!' and God will save them.

New King James Version

29 When they cast you down, and you say, 'Exaltation will come!' Then He will save the humble person.

New Living Translation

29 If people are in trouble and you say, 'Help them,' God will save them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 22:29

Commentary on Job 22:21-30

(Read Job 22:21-30)

The answer of Eliphaz wrongly implied that Job had hitherto not known God, and that prosperity in this life would follow his sincere conversion. The counsel Eliphaz here gives is good, though, as to Job, it was built upon a false supposition that he was a stranger and enemy to God. Let us beware of slandering our brethren; and if it be our lot to suffer in this manner, let us remember how Job was treated; yea, how Jesus was reviled, that we may be patient. Let us examine whether there may not be some colour for the slander, and walk watchfully, so as to be clear of all appearances of evil.