5:16 Thus the poor have hope,
and iniquity 1 shuts its mouth. 2
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.
1 tn Other translations render this “injustice” (NIV, NRSV, CEV) or “unrighteousness” (NASB).
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 tn Grk “in,” “in connection with.”