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28 When you make a decision on something,
    it will be established for you,
        and light will brighten[a] your way.

29 “For when they’re humbled, you may respond;[b]
    ‘It’s their pride!’
        but he delivers the humble.
30 He’ll even deliver the guilty,
    who will be delivered through your innocence.”[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Job 22:28 Or enlighten
  2. Job 22:29 Lit. say back
  3. Job 22:30 Lit. through the cleanness of your hands

28 What you decide on will be done,(A)
    and light(B) will shine on your ways.(C)
29 When people are brought low(D) and you say, ‘Lift them up!’
    then he will save the downcast.(E)
30 He will deliver even one who is not innocent,(F)
    who will be delivered through the cleanness of your hands.”(G)

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