Job 29:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

The blessing of him that was ready to perish ... - Of the man who was falsely accused, and who was in danger of being condemned, or of him who was exposed to death by poverty and want.

And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy - By becoming her patron and friend; by vindicating her cause, and saving her from the oppressive exactions of others; compare Isaiah 1:17.

Job 29:13

13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.