Ayub 5:16

5:16 Thus the poor have hope,

and iniquity ¹  shuts its mouth. ² 

Roma 3:19

3:19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under ³  the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world may be held accountable to God.

[5:16]  ¹ tn Other translations render this “injustice” (NIV, NRSV, CEV) or “unrighteousness” (NASB).

[5:16]  ² tn The verse summarizes the result of God’s intervention in human affairs, according to Eliphaz’ idea that even-handed justice prevails. Ps 107:42 parallels v. 16b.

[3:19]  ³ tn Grk “in,” “in connection with.”