Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
That were a wickedness worth to be punished, for then should I have denied the God that is above.
New American Standard Bible
For I would have
King James Version
This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.
Holman Bible
for I would have denied God above.
International Standard Version
this is also a sin that deserves to be judged, since I would have tried to deceive God above."
A Conservative Version
(this also is an iniquity to be punished by the judges, for I would have denied the God that is above);
American Standard Version
This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judges; For I should have denied the God that is above.
Amplified
This also would have been [a heinous] sin calling for judgment,
For I would have denied God above.
Bible in Basic English
That would have been another sin to be rewarded with punishment by the judges; for I would have been false to God on high.
Darby Translation
This also would be an iniquity for the judge, for I should have denied the God who is above.
Julia Smith Translation
Also this an iniquity for the judges: for I lied to God from above.
King James 2000
This also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.
Lexham Expanded Bible
this also [is] an iniquity [to be] judged, for I have deceived God above.
Modern King James verseion
this also would be an iniquity for the judges; for I would have denied the God above.
NET Bible
then this also would be iniquity to be judged, for I would have been false to God above.
New Heart English Bible
this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges; for I should have denied the God who is above.
The Emphasized Bible
That too, had been a judicial iniquity, For I should have been false to GOD, above.
Webster
This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.
World English Bible
this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges; for I should have denied the God who is above.
Youngs Literal Translation
It also is a judicial iniquity, For I had lied to God above.
Themes
Idolatry » Objects of » Sun, moon, and stars
Moon » Worshipping of » Condemned as atheism
Riches » Guilt of rejoicing in
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 31:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
27 Hath my heart meddled privily with any deceit? Or, did I ever kiss mine own hand? 28 That were a wickedness worth to be punished, for then should I have denied the God that is above. 29 Have I ever rejoiced at the hurt of mine enemy? Or was I ever glad, that any harm happened to him? Oh no.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:2-7
If there be found among you, in any of thy cities which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy
Job 31:11
For this is a wickedness and sin, that is worthy to be punished;
Joshua 24:27
And Joshua said unto all the people, "Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spake with us. It shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye lie unto your God."
Genesis 18:25
That be far from thee, that thou shouldest do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked: that be far from thee. Should not the Judge of all the world do according to right?"
Deuteronomy 17:9
and go unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and ask, and they shall show thee how to judge.
Joshua 24:23
"Then put away," said he, "the strange gods which are among you, and bow your hearts unto the LORD God of Israel."
Judges 11:27
Wherefore I have not sinned against thee. But thou doest me wrong, to war against me. The LORD therefore be judge this day, between the children of Israel, and the children of Ammon."
Job 9:15
Yea though I be righteous, yet will I not give him one word again, but meekly submit myself to my judge.
Job 23:7
He that is just shall enter disputation with him, and my judge shall deliver me forever.
Psalm 50:6
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God is judge himself. Selah.
Proverbs 30:9
Lest I be so full, I deny thee, and say, "What fellow is the LORD?" And lest I, being constrained through poverty, fall unto stealing and foreswear the name of my God.
Titus 1:16
They confess that they know God: but with the deeds they deny him and are abominable, and disobedient, and unto all good works discommendable.
Hebrews 12:23
and unto the congregation of the first born sons, which are written in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of just and perfect men:
2 Peter 2:1
There were false prophets among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you: which privily shall bring in damnable sects, even denying the Lord that hath bought them, and bring upon themselves swift damnation.
1 John 2:23
Whosoever denieth the son, the same hath not the father.
Jude 1:4
For there are certain craftily crept in, of which it was written aforetime unto such judgement. They are ungodly, and turn the grace of our Lord God unto wantonness; And deny God the only Lord, and our Lord Jesus Christ.