Parallel Verses
Amplified
“I would count out to Him the number of my steps [with every detail of my life],
Approaching His presence as if I were a prince.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Holman Bible
I would approach Him like a prince.
International Standard Version
I'll give an account for every step I've taken; I'll approach him confidently like a Commander-in-Chief."
A Conservative Version
I would declare to him the number of my steps. I would go near to him as a prince.
American Standard Version
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.
Bible in Basic English
I would make clear the number of my steps, I would put it before him like a prince! The words of Job are ended.
Darby Translation
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I come near to him.
Julia Smith Translation
The number of my steps I shall announce to him: as a leader I shall draw near to him.
King James 2000
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I would give him an account of my steps; I would approach him like a noble.
Modern King James verseion
I would declare to Him the number of my steps; like a prince I would go near Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I have told the number of my goings, and delivered them unto him as to a prince.
NET Bible
I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach him.
New Heart English Bible
I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.
The Emphasized Bible
The number of my footsteps, I would declare to him, Like a noble, would I draw near to him.
Webster
I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.
World English Bible
I would declare to him the number of my steps. as a prince would I go near to him.
Youngs Literal Translation
The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 31:37
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
36
“Surely I would [proudly] bear it on my shoulder,
And bind the scroll around my head like a crown.
“I would count out to Him the number of my steps [with every detail of my life],
Approaching His presence as if I were a prince.
“For if my land has cried out against me,
And its furrows weep together;
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Cross References
Genesis 32:28
And He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but
Job 1:3
He also possessed 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke (pairs) of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very great number of servants, so that this man was the greatest [and wealthiest and most respected] of all the men of the east (northern Arabia).
Job 9:3
“If one should want to contend or dispute with Him,
He could not answer Him once in a thousand times.
Job 13:15
“Even though He kills me;
I will hope in Him.
Nevertheless, I will argue my ways to His face.
Job 14:16
“But now You number [each of] my steps;
You do not observe nor take note of my sin.
Job 29:25
“I chose a way for them and sat as chief,
And dwelt as a king among his soldiers,
As one who comforts mourners.
Job 42:3-6
“[You said to me] ‘Who is this that darkens and obscures counsel [by words] without knowledge?’
Therefore [I now see] I have [rashly] uttered that which I did not understand,
Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
Psalm 19:12
Who can understand his errors or omissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended) faults.
Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him [that is, our faith gives us sufficient courage to freely and openly approach God through Christ].
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin.
1 John 3:19-21
By this we will know [without any doubt] that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart and quiet our conscience before Him