Job 17:9

The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

Cross-reference

Job 1:8 Parallel

In Job 1:8, Job is described as blameless and upright, confirming he is the righteous one who will hold his way.

Job 23:11 Parallel

In Job 23:11, Job says he has kept God's way without turning aside, directly reinforcing the perseverance in Job 17:9.

1 John 2:19 Parallel

1 John 2:19 states that true believers continue — directly paralleling the righteous holding on their way in Job 17:9.

Isaiah 40:29-31 promises renewed strength to those who wait on the Lord, paralleling Job's statement that the righteous grow stronger.

Isaiah 1:15 Contrast

Isaiah 1:15 describes hands full of blood, the opposite of clean hands, highlighting the contrast between the wicked and the righteous.

2 Samuel 22:21 Related theme

In 2 Samuel 22:21, David's 'clean hands' are rewarded by God, echoing the promise that the clean-handed will grow stronger.

In Revelation 22:11, the righteous continue doing right — directly paralleling Job's righteous who holds to his way.

James 4:8 Allusion

In James 4:8, 'cleanse your hands' directly echoes Job's 'clean hands' — linking purity with drawing near to God.

Philippians 3:12 describes pressing on toward the goal, directly echoing Job's perseverance and implied growth in strength.

Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength to those who hope in the Lord, directly echoing Job's theme of the righteous growing stronger.

In Psalm 119:157, the psalmist does not swerve from God's testimonies despite many persecutors, mirroring the righteous holding their way.

Psalm 37:34 Related theme

In Psalm 37:34, keeping God's way leads to exaltation, similar to the righteous growing stronger by holding their way.

Psalm 84:7 Parallel

Psalm 84:7 uses the same 'strength to strength' imagery — pilgrims growing stronger as they approach God.

Psalm 73:13 Contrast

Psalm 73:13 questions the value of clean hands, contrasting with Job's assertion that the righteous grow stronger through purity.

Psalm 24:4 Allusion

Psalm 24:4 describes the one with clean hands who may approach God — a parallel to the clean-handed growing stronger in Job 17:9.

Proverbs 4:18 describes the just path shining brighter — similar progressive increase to the righteous growing stronger in Job 17:9.

Psalm 84:11 Parallel

Psalm 84:11 promises God's blessing to the upright — echoing the strengthening of the clean-handed in Job 17:9.

Isaiah 1:16 Related theme

Isaiah 1:16 calls for washing and cleansing, a command that leads to the clean hands Job describes as a mark of the righteous.

James 1:4 Parallel

In James 1:4, steadfastness produces maturity — similar to the righteous holding his way and growing stronger.

Psalm 26:6 Allusion

Psalm 26:6 also uses 'clean hands' as a symbol of innocence, linking ritual purity to the righteous path.

Genesis 20:5 uses the same 'clean hands' phrase — Abimelech claims innocence, while Job 17:9 promises strength to the clean-handed.

Hosea 14:9 Parallel

Hosea 14:9 affirms that the righteous walk in God's ways, paralleling Job's 'hold to their way' but without the growth element.

Romans 2:7 Parallel

Romans 2:7 rewards persistence in doing good, aligning with Job's 'hold to their way' but emphasizing reward over strength.