Parallel Verses
NET Bible
If there is an angel beside him, one mediator out of a thousand, to tell a person what constitutes his uprightness;
New American Standard Bible
One out of a thousand,
To remind a man what is
King James Version
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
Holman Bible
one mediator out of a thousand,
to tell a person what is right for him
International Standard Version
"If there's a messenger appointed to mediate for Job one out of a thousand to represent the man's integrity on his behalf,
A Conservative Version
If there be with him a [heavenly] agent, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man what is right for him,
American Standard Version
If there be with him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show unto man what is right for him;
Amplified
“If there is an angel as a mediator for him,
One out of a thousand,
To explain to a man what is right for him [that is, how to be in right standing with God],
Bible in Basic English
If now there may be an angel sent to him, one of the thousands which there are to be between him and God, and to make clear to man what is right for him;
Darby Translation
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his duty;
Julia Smith Translation
If there is a messenger upon him, an interpreter, one from a thousand, to announce to man his uprightness:
King James 2000
If there be a messenger with him, a mediator, one of a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness:
Lexham Expanded Bible
"If there is a messenger beside him, a mediator, one of a thousand, to declare to a human being his uprightness
Modern King James verseion
If there is a messenger for him, a mediator, one among a thousand, to declare for man his uprightness,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now if there be a messenger, one among a thousand sent for to speak unto man, and to show him the right way;
New Heart English Bible
"If there is beside him an angel, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man what is right for him;
The Emphasized Bible
If there hath been near him a messenger who could interpret - one of a thousand, to declare to the son of earth His uprightness,
Webster
If there is a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man his uprightness:
World English Bible
"If there is beside him an angel, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man what is right for him;
Youngs Literal Translation
If there is by him a messenger, An interpreter -- one of a thousand, To declare for man his uprightness:
Themes
Philosophy » Philosophical inductions and deductions relating to God and his providence
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
Sickness » God » Often manifests saving grace to sinners during
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 33:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Third Way God Warns People
22 He draws near to the place of corruption, and his life to the messengers of death. 23 If there is an angel beside him, one mediator out of a thousand, to tell a person what constitutes his uprightness; 24 and if God is gracious to him and says, 'Spare him from going down to the place of corruption, I have found a ransom for him,'
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 7:28
What I have continually sought, I have not found; I have found only one upright man among a thousand, but I have not found one upright woman among all of them.
Malachi 3:1
"I am about to send my messenger, who will clear the way before me. Indeed, the Lord you are seeking will suddenly come to his temple, and the messenger of the covenant, whom you long for, is certainly coming," says the Lord who rules over all.
Judges 2:1
The Lord's angelic messenger went up from Gilgal to Bokim. He said, "I brought you up from Egypt and led you into the land I had solemnly promised to give to your ancestors. I said, 'I will never break my agreement with you,
2 Chronicles 36:15-16
The Lord God of their ancestors continually warned them through his messengers, for he felt compassion for his people and his dwelling place.
Nehemiah 9:33
You are righteous with regard to all that has happened to us, for you have acted faithfully. It is we who have been in the wrong!
Job 9:3
If someone wishes to contend with him, he cannot answer him one time in a thousand.
Job 11:6
and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom -- for true wisdom has two sides -- so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.
Job 34:10
"Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.
Job 34:12
Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
Job 34:32
Teach me what I cannot see. If I have done evil, I will do so no more.'
Job 35:14
How much less, then, when you say that you do not perceive him, that the case is before him and you are waiting for him!
Job 36:3
With my knowledge I will speak comprehensively, and to my Creator I will ascribe righteousness.
Job 36:8-13
But if they are bound in chains, and held captive by the cords of affliction,
Job 37:23
As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.
Psalm 94:12
How blessed is the one whom you instruct, O Lord, the one whom you teach from your law,
Psalm 119:75
I know, Lord, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.
Isaiah 61:1-3
The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,
Lamentations 3:22-23
(Khet) The Lord's loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end.
Lamentations 3:32
Though he causes us grief, he then has compassion on us according to the abundance of his loyal kindness.
Lamentations 3:39-41
Why should any living person complain when punished for his sins?
Ezekiel 18:25-28
"Yet you say, 'The Lord's conduct is unjust!' Hear, O house of Israel: Is my conduct unjust? Is it not your conduct that is unjust?
Daniel 9:14
The LORD was mindful of the calamity, and he brought it on us. For the LORD our God is just in all he has done, and we have not obeyed him.
Haggai 1:13
Then Haggai, the Lord's messenger, spoke the Lord's word to the people: "I am with you!" says the Lord.
Malachi 2:7
For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge of sacred things, and people should seek instruction from him because he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all.
Acts 8:30
So Philip ran up to it and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. He asked him, "Do you understand what you're reading?"
Romans 11:13
Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Seeing that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,
1 Corinthians 11:30-32
That is why many of you are weak and sick, and quite a few are dead.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God!"
Hebrews 12:5-12
And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons? "My son, do not scorn the Lord's discipline or give up when he corrects you.