Job 11:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

then indeed you will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and unafraid.

American Standard Version (1901)

Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:

Bible in Basic English

Then truly your face will be lifted up, with no mark of sin, and you will be fixed in your place without fear:

Free Bible Version

then you would be able to hold your head high in innocence, you will be firm and unafraid.

King James (Authorized) Version

For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:

Translation for Translators

If you do what I have said, surely you will lift up your head because you will not be ashamed; you will be strong, and not afraid of anything.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then you would certainly lift up your face without a sign of shame; indeed, you would be steadfast and would not fear.

Noah Webster Bible

For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yes, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear:

World English Bible

Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast, and will not fear,

Young's Literal Translation

For then thou liftest up thy face from blemish, And thou hast been firm, and fearest not.

Context

Zophar Rebukes Job

¹⁴if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents, ¹⁵then indeed you will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and unafraid. ¹⁶For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by.

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Summary

This verse speaks of hope and restoration for those who trust in God. It encourages believers to lift up their faces without shame, as they will be secure and have nothing to fear. The assurance of God's favor and protection is emphasized, promising a future free from trouble and filled with hope. This verse reflects the theme of God's faithfulness and deliverance in the midst of trials, offering comfort and strength to those who remain steadfast in their faith.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Zophar refers to Job's own words (Job 10:15), "yet will I not lift up my head," even though righteous. Zophar declares, if Job will follow his advice, he may "lift up his face." spot-- (Deu 32:5). steadfast--literally, "run fast together," like metals which become firm and hard by fusion. The sinner on the contrary is wavering.

John Gill Bible Commentary

For then shall thou lift up thy face without spot,.... Either before men, being in all good conscience, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless, exercising a conscience void of offence towards God and men; and so be able to say as Samuel did, "whose ass have I taken?" &c. Sa1 12:3; or rather before God, as in Job 21:26; using an holy boldness and an humble confidence with him at the throne of grace, in the view of the blood, righteousness, and sacrifice of his living Redeemer he had knowledge of, as every true believer may; who, though he is not without spot in himself, yet, being washed in the blood of Christ, and clothed in his righteousness, he is all fair, and without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; and may stand before the throne without fault, and appear before God, and in his sight, unblamable and irreprovable: yea, thou shalt be steadfast: firm and solid, rooted and grounded in the love of God; having a firm persuasion of interest in it, and that nothing shall separate from it; being built on the foundation of Christ, and established in the exercise of faith on him; the affections being steady towards him, and fixedly set on divine and heavenly things; continuing steadfast in the doctrines of grace, and not carried about with strange doctrines, or every wind of doctrine; as well as constant and immovable in the work of the Lord, always employed in his service, and doing his will, from which nothing can move; not reproach, affliction, and persecution; and to be thus steady and fixed is a great privilege: and shalt not fear; evil tidings of evil times; of wars and rumours of wars, famine, pestilence, earthquakes, and other judgments; of changes and revolutions in kingdoms and states, or of what is coming upon the world, according to promise and prophecy, the heart being fixed and well established, trusting in the Lord; nor be afraid of evil men or devils, or any enemies whatever, nor of death, the king of terrors, that being one of the believer's blessings, and a friend of his; nor of hell and damnation, or the second death, or wrath to come; from all which the saints are secure.