New International Version“I cry out to you, God, but you do not answer; I stand up, but you merely look at me.
New Living Translation“I cry to you, O God, but you don’t answer. I stand before you, but you don’t even look.
English Standard VersionI cry to you for help and you do not answer me; I stand, and you only look at me.
Berean Standard BibleI cry out to You for help, but You do not answer; when I stand up, You merely look at me.
King James BibleI cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me not.
New King James Version“I cry out to You, but You do not answer me; I stand up, and You regard me.
New American Standard Bible“I cry out to You for help, but You do not answer me; I stand up, and You turn Your attention against me.
NASB 1995“I cry out to You for help, but You do not answer me; I stand up, and You turn Your attention against me.
NASB 1977“I cry out to Thee for help, but Thou dost not answer me; I stand up, and Thou dost turn Thy attention against me.
Legacy Standard BibleI cry out to You for help, but You do not answer me; I stand up, and You carefully consider how to be against me.
Amplified Bible“I cry to You for help, [Lord,] but You do not answer me; I stand up, but You [only] gaze [indifferently] at me.
Christian Standard BibleI cry out to you for help, but you do not answer me; when I stand up, you merely look at me.
Holman Christian Standard BibleI cry out to You for help, but You do not answer me; when I stand up, You merely look at me.
American Standard VersionI cry unto thee, and thou dost not answer me: I stand up, and thou gazest at me.
Contemporary English VersionI beg God for help, but there is no answer; and when I stand up, he simply stares.
English Revised VersionI cry unto thee, and thou dost not answer me: I stand up, and thou lookest at me.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"I call to you for help, but you don't answer me. I stand up, but you just look at me.
Good News TranslationI call to you, O God, but you never answer; and when I pray, you pay no attention.
International Standard VersionI cry for help to you, but you won't answer me; I stand still, but you only look at me.
NET BibleI cry out to you, but you do not answer me; I stand up, and you only look at me.
New Heart English BibleI cry to you, and you do not answer me. I stand up, and you gaze at me.
Webster's Bible TranslationI cry to thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me not. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI cry out to You for help, but You do not answer; when I stand up, You merely look at me.
World English BibleI cry to you, and you do not answer me. I stand up, and you gaze at me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI cry to You, "" And You do not answer me, I have stood, and You consider me.
Young's Literal Translation I cry unto Thee, And Thou dost not answer me, I have stood, and Thou dost consider me.
Smith's Literal TranslationI shall cry to thee and thou wilt not answer me: I stood up and thou wilt not attend to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI cry to thee, and thou hearest me not: I stand up, and thou dost not regard me.
Catholic Public Domain VersionI cry to you, and you do not heed me. I stand up, and you do not look back at me.
New American BibleI cry to you, but you do not answer me; I stand, but you take no notice.
New Revised Standard VersionI cry to you and you do not answer me; I stand, and you merely look at me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI cry to thee, and thou dost not answer me; I stand up and thou dost not consider me.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedI shall cry to you and you will not answer me; I stood and you noticed me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I cry unto Thee, and Thou dost not answer me; I stand up, and Thou lookest at me.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd I have cried to thee, but thou hearest me not: but they stood still, and observed me.
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Context Job's Prosperity Becomes Calamity… 19He throws me into the mud, and I have become like dust and ashes. 20I cry out to Youfor help,but You do notanswer;when I stand up,You merely lookat me.21You have ruthlessly turned on me; You oppose me with Your strong hand.…
Cross References Psalm 22:1-2For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.
Psalm 69:3I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
Lamentations 3:8Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer.
Psalm 88:13-14But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You. / Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me?
Psalm 13:1-2For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? / How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?
Isaiah 59:1-2Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. / But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.
Psalm 77:1-9For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me. / In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. / I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah ...
Habakkuk 1:2How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, “Violence!” but You do not save?
Psalm 28:1-2Of David. To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit. / Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.
Psalm 102:1-2A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. / Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.
Psalm 143:7Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.
Matthew 27:46About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
Luke 18:1-8Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: / “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men. / And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ ...
2 Corinthians 12:8-9Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. / But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Hebrews 5:7During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
Treasury of Scripture I cry to you, and you do not hear me: I stand up, and you regard me not. I cry Job 19:7 Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, butthere is no judgment. Job 27:9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? Psalm 22:2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. Jump to Previous AttentionConsiderCryGazeHearHeedHelpLookestMerelyNotePrayerRegardestStandStoodTurnJump to Next AttentionConsiderCryGazeHearHeedHelpLookestMerelyNotePrayerRegardestStandStoodTurnJob 30 1.Job's honor is turned into extreme contempt15.and his prosperity into calamityI cry out to You for helpJob is expressing a deep sense of desperation and abandonment. This cry is a common theme in the Psalms, where the psalmists often call out to God in times of distress (e.g., Psalm 22:1-2). The act of crying out to God signifies a relationship where Job expects a response, highlighting his faith despite his suffering. In the ancient Near Eastern context, crying out to a deity was a typical response to calamity, reflecting the belief that the divine had power over human affairs. but You do not answer
Job's lament here underscores the silence of God, which is a central theme in the book. This silence is perplexing to Job, who is described as a righteous man (Job 1:1). Theologically, this raises questions about the nature of suffering and divine justice. The silence of God is also seen in the life of Jesus, particularly in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39), where Jesus prays for the cup of suffering to pass from Him, yet receives no direct answer. when I stand up
Standing up can symbolize readiness or a plea for attention. In the cultural context of the time, standing was a posture of respect and earnestness, often used in prayer or supplication. This action indicates Job's persistence and determination to seek God's attention and intervention in his plight. You merely look at me
This phrase suggests a perceived indifference from God, which is deeply troubling to Job. The idea of God merely looking without acting can be seen as a test of faith, similar to the trials faced by other biblical figures such as Abraham (Genesis 22) and Joseph (Genesis 37-50). Theologically, it raises questions about divine providence and the hidden purposes of God. In the New Testament, Jesus' own experience on the cross, where He feels forsaken (Matthew 27:46), echoes this sentiment, pointing to the mystery of suffering and the eventual hope of redemption. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning God's justice. 2. GodThe Almighty Creator, whom Job is addressing in his lament. Job feels that God is distant and unresponsive to his cries for help. 3. Job's SufferingThe context of this verse is Job's immense suffering, having lost his wealth, children, and health. He is in a state of deep despair and confusion about God's silence. Teaching Points The Reality of SufferingSuffering is a part of the human experience, even for the righteous. Job's account reminds us that faith does not exempt us from trials. Perceived Divine SilenceThere are times when God may seem silent or distant. This does not mean He is absent or unconcerned. Our understanding is limited, but God's purposes are perfect. Faith in the Midst of TrialsLike Job, we are called to maintain our faith and integrity, even when we do not understand God's ways. Trusting in God's character is crucial. The Importance of LamentExpressing our pain and confusion to God is a biblical practice. Lament is a form of worship that acknowledges God's sovereignty while being honest about our struggles. Hope Beyond the PresentWhile Job's situation seemed hopeless, the account ultimately points to restoration and God's faithfulness. Our hope is anchored in God's eternal promises. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 30
What does the Bible say about being angry with God?
Why does God seem silent when people pray?
Psalm 55 depicts a God who intervenes quickly, yet other biblical texts describe God as silent or distant. How can these verses be harmonized?
Why does Psalm 83:1 depict God as silent in the face of a dire threat, despite other scriptures portraying Him as actively intervening?(20) Thou regardest me not.--The Authorised Version understands that the negative of the first clause must be supplied in the second, as is the case in Psalm 9:18 : "The needy shall not always be forgotten; the expectation of the poor shall notperish for ever." Others understand it, "I stand up ( i.e., to pray) in the attitude of prayer, and Thou lookest at me," i.e., and doest no more with mute indifference. Verse 20. - I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me. It is the worst of all calamities to be God-forsaken, as Job believed himself to be, because he had no immediate answer to his prayers. The bitterest cry upon the cross was "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" But no good man is ever really God-forsaken, and no rightful and earnest prayers are ever really unheard. Job "had need of patience" ( Hebrews 10:36), patient as he was ( James 5:11). He should have trusted God more, and complained less. I stand up, and thou regardest me not; rather, I stand up, as the manner of the Jews usually was in prayer ( Luke 18:11), and thou lookest at me (see the Revised Version). Job's complaint is that, when he stands up and stretches out his hands to God in prayer, God simply looks on, does nothing, gives him no help.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew I cry out to Youאֵ֭לֶיךָ(’ê·le·ḵā)Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tofor help,אֲשַׁוַּ֣ע(’ă·šaw·wa‘)Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7768:To be free, to halloobut You do notוְלֹ֣א(wə·lō)Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, noanswer;תַעֲנֵ֑נִי(ṯa·‘ă·nê·nî)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 6030:To answer, respondwhen I stand up,עָ֝מַ֗דְתִּי(‘ā·maḏ·tî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5975:To stand, in various relationsYou merely look at me.וַתִּתְבֹּ֥נֶן(wat·tiṯ·bō·nen)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 995:To separate mentally, understand
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