Job 31:16

If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;

Cross-reference

Job 22:7-9 contains Eliphaz's false accusation that Job withheld from the needy, directly contrasting Job's claim here.

Job 22:9 Contrast

Job 22:9 accuses Job of sending widows away empty — the very sin Job denies in 31:16. A direct contradiction.

Job 24:3 Contrast

Job 24:3 describes the wicked taking from the fatherless and widow — the opposite of Job's claim that he never withheld from them.

Job 24:4 Contrast

Job 24:4 says the wicked push the needy aside — Job asserts he never withheld from the poor, a direct contrast.

Job 24:21 Parallel

Job 24:21 condemns those who do evil to the barren and widows, echoing Job's claim that he never withheld from the poor or caused widows to suffer.

Job 30:25 Parallel

Job 30:25 shows Job's grief for the poor and troubled, supporting his integrity in not withholding from them.

Deuteronomy 15:7-10 commands open-handed generosity to the poor, the very standard Job claims to have upheld.

In Galatians 2:10, Paul emphasizes remembering the poor — directly aligning with Job's claim of not withholding from them.

Psalm 112:9 Parallel

Psalm 112:9 describes the righteous who distribute freely to the poor, matching Job's self-defense of caring for the needy.

Matthew 5:42 commands giving to those who ask — directly parallel to Job's principle of not withholding from the poor.

Ezekiel 18:7 lists righteous acts including giving bread to the hungry — directly parallel to Job's claim of not withholding from the poor.

Proverbs 31:20 depicts the virtuous woman reaching out to the poor, mirroring Job's care for the needy.

Proverbs 22:22 warns against robbing the poor, which Job's not withholding avoids; he does the opposite.

Proverbs 22:9 blesses the bountiful who give to the poor, directly paralleling Job's refusal to withhold.

Matthew 23:14 condemns those who devour widows' houses — the opposite of Job's claim of not causing the widow's eyes to fail.

Matthew 25:35 describes feeding the hungry and welcoming strangers — directly parallel to Job's refusal to withhold from the poor.

Psalm 68:5 Parallel

Psalm 68:5 describes God as a father to the fatherless and judge of widows, reflecting Job's own care for widows.

Psalm 41:1 Parallel

Psalm 41:1 blesses those who consider the poor, directly affirming Job's righteous behavior in not withholding.

Luke 14:13 Parallel

In Luke 14:13, Jesus commands inviting the poor to feasts — matching Job's claim he never withheld from the poor.

1 Timothy 5:3 instructs honoring widows — directly echoing Job's care for widows' needs.

James 2:15 Parallel

James 2:15 condemns empty words without food for the needy — Job's actions show true faith.

In Leviticus 23:22, God commands leaving harvest gleanings for the poor — the very principle Job claims he upheld.

Acts 6:1 Contrast

Acts 6:1 records neglect of widows in daily distribution — the very failure Job says he avoided.

Deuteronomy 14:29 commands giving to the widow and poor — the very care Job claims he never withheld.

Deuteronomy 24:19 commands leaving harvest for the widow and poor — Job affirms he never denied them their desire.

Psalm 37:21 Parallel

Psalm 37:21 contrasts the wicked who don't repay with the righteous who give, aligning with Job's refusal to withhold from the poor.

Nehemiah 8:10 commands sending portions to those in need — Job asserts he never withheld from the poor.

Acts 11:29 Parallel

In Acts 11:29, the disciples send relief to needy brethren — a collective application of the same care for the poor Job claims.

Romans 12:8 Parallel

Romans 12:8 exhorts giving with generosity — a virtue Job exemplified by not withholding from the needy.

Ruth 2:14 Parallel

Ruth 2:14 shows Boaz providing food for Ruth, a widow — Job claims he never withheld such provision from the poor.

Deuteronomy 26:13 records a declaration of obedience in giving to the needy — Job similarly asserts he fulfilled his duty to the poor.

Proverbs 11:25 promises blessing to the generous soul, which Job's not withholding exemplifies.

Psalm 112:5 Parallel

Psalm 112:5 praises the good man who shows favor and lends, similar to Job's claim of not withholding from the needy.