Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
For I'm terrified of what calamity God may have in store for me; and I cannot endure his grandeur."
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.
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.
Darby Translation
For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I was powerless.
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
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Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
22 then let my arm fall from its socket; and may my arm be torn off at the shoulder. 23 For I'm terrified of what calamity God may have in store for me; and I cannot endure his grandeur." 24 "If I've put my confidence in gold, if I've told gold, "You're my security,'
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Cross References
Job 13:11
His splendor will petrify you with terror, paralyzing you with fear, won't it?
Genesis 39:9
No one has more authority in this house than I do. He has withheld nothing from me, except you, and that's because you're his wife. So how can I commit such a horrible evil? How can I sin against God?"
Job 20:23
"It will come about that, when he has filled himself to the full, God will vent his burning anger on him; he will pour it out on him and on his body.
Job 21:20
Their own eyes will see their destruction; and they'll drink the wrath of the Almighty.
Job 40:9
Do you have strength like God? Can you create thunder with a sound like he can?"
Job 42:5-6
I've heard you with my ears; and now I've seen you with my eyes.
Psalm 76:7
You are awesome! who can stand in your presence when you're angry?
Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. Ayin
Isaiah 13:6
Wail out loud, because the Day of the LORD is near. It will come like destruction from the Almighty!
Joel 1:15
Oh, no! For the Day of the LORD approaches, and like destruction from the Almighty, it will come!
2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade people. We ourselves are perfectly known to God. I hope we are also really known to your consciences.