Job 29:15

"I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem."

Key Reflection

In Job 29:15, the speaker describes his own righteous conduct by imagery that would have been familiar to ancient Israelites. By saying he "put on righteousness" as one might don a garment, and that his "justice was as a robe and a diadem," Job conveys his sense of integrity and honor in living a life aligned with God's will. This imagery reflects the cultural understanding where moral virtues were often personified and visualized as tangible aspects of personal identity and social standing.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I was eyes to the blind -An exceedingly beautiful expression, whose meaning is obvious. He became their counsellor and guide. And feet was I to the lame -I assisted them, and became their benefactor. I did for them, in providing a support, what they would have done for themselves if they had been in sound health.

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