Parallel Verses
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.
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
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
22
then let my shoulder blade fall from my shoulder, and let my arm be broken from its socket.
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And because of
Names
Cross References
Job 13:11
Would not his excellence terrify you? Would not the dread of him fall on you?
Genesis 39:9
No one in this house is greater than I. He has kept nothing back from me except you. You are his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?
Job 20:23
With his belly full, God will vent his burning anger against him and rain down his blows upon him.
Job 21:20
Let their own eyes see their destruction, and let them drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
Job 40:9
Do you have an arm (power) like God's? Can your voice thunder like his?
Job 42:5-6
My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.
Psalm 76:7
You, even you, are to be respected. Who may stand in your presence when once you are angry?
Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembles out of respect for you. I truly reverence (respect) your judgments.
Isaiah 13:6
Shout (wail) (howl) for the Day of Jehovah is near! It will come as destruction from the Almighty.
Joel 1:15
Alas for the day! For the day of Jehovah is near! Destruction will come from the Almighty!
2 Corinthians 5:11
We know what it means to respect the Lord so we persuade others. God knows us and I hope that you know us in your hearts (consciences).