Verse Comparison: Job 29:13
American Standard Version
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Amplified® Bible
The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Contemporary English Version
And I was highly praised for my generosity to widows and others in poverty.
Darby English Version
The blessing of him that was perishing came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Good News Bible
People who were in deepest misery praised me, and I helped widows find security.
King James Version
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
New American Standard Bible
"The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me, And I made the widow's heart sing for joy.
New International Version
The man who was dying blessed me;
I made the widow's heart sing.
New King James Version
The blessing of a perishing man came upon me,
And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me, And I made the widow's heart sing for joy.
Revised Standard Version
The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Young's Literal Translation
The blessing of the perishing cometh on me, And the heart of the widow I cause to sing.
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