Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I was powerless.
New American Standard Bible
And because of
King James Version
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
Holman Bible
and because of His majesty I could not do these things.
International Standard Version
For I'm terrified of what calamity God may have in store for me; and I cannot endure his grandeur."
A Conservative Version
For calamity from God is a terror to me, and I can do nothing because of his majesty.
American Standard Version
For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
Amplified
“For tragedy from God is a terror to me,
And because of His majesty and exaltation I can do nothing [nor endure facing Him].
Bible in Basic English
For the fear of God kept me back, and because of his power I might not do such things.
Julia Smith Translation
For the destruction of God is a terror to me, and from his lifting up I shall not prevail.
King James 2000
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I could not endure.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Indeed, the disaster from God [was] a dread for me, and {I was powerless} because of his majesty.
Modern King James verseion
For trouble from God is a terror to me, and I could not do anything because of His highness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For I have ever feared the vengeance and punishment of God, and knew very well that I was not able to bear his burden.
NET Bible
For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.
New Heart English Bible
For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because his majesty, I can do nothing.
The Emphasized Bible
For, a dread unto me, was calamity from GOD, and, from his majesty, I could not escape.
Webster
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
World English Bible
For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because his majesty, I can do nothing.
Youngs Literal Translation
For a dread unto me is calamity from God, And because of His excellency I am not able.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 31:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
22 Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone! 23 For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I was powerless. 24 If I have made gold my hope, or said to the fine gold, My confidence!
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Cross References
Job 13:11
Shall not his excellency terrify you? and his dread fall upon you?
Genesis 39:9
There is none greater in this house than I; neither has he withheld anything from me but thee, because thou art his wife; and how should I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
Job 20:23
It shall be that, to fill his belly, he will cast his fierce anger upon him, and will rain it upon him into his flesh.
Job 21:20
His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the fury of the Almighty.
Job 40:9
Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Job 42:5-6
I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear, but now mine eye seeth thee:
Psalm 76:7
Thou, thou art to be feared, and who can stand before thee when once thou art angry?
Psalm 119:120
My flesh shuddereth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
Isaiah 13:6
Howl, for the day of Jehovah is at hand; it cometh as destruction from the Almighty.
Joel 1:15
Alas for the day! for the day of Jehovah is at hand, and as destruction from the Almighty shall it come.
2 Corinthians 5:11
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord we persuade men, but have been manifested to God, and I hope also that we have been manifested in your consciences.