then what could I do when God rises up; when He visits, how will I answer Him?
Job 31:13 - Tree of Life Version “If I have denied justice to my male or female servant when they disputed with me, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, When they contended with me; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition If I have despised and rejected the cause of my manservant or my maidservant when they contended or brought a complaint against me, American Standard Version (1901) If I have despised the cause of my man-servant or of my maid-servant, When they contended with me; Common English Bible If I’ve rejected the just cause of my male or female servant when they contended with me, Catholic Public Domain Version If I have despised being subject to judgment with my servant or my maid, when they had any complaint against me, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version If I have despised to abide judgment with my man-servant, or my maid-servant, when they had any controversy against me: |
then what could I do when God rises up; when He visits, how will I answer Him?
You may also leave them an inheritance for your children after you, to receive as a possession. These may become your slaves permanently. But over your brothers, Bnei-Yisrael, you must not rule over one another with harshness.
And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Stop using threats, knowing that the Master—of them and of you, too—is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
Masters, give your slaves what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.