Parallel Verses
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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
That were a wickedness worth to be punished, for then should I have denied the God that is 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
and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand,
28
For I would have
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:2-7
In one of the cities Jehovah your God is giving you, there may be a man or woman among you who is doing what Jehovah considers evil. This person may be disregarding the conditions of Jehovah's covenant.
Job 31:11
For that would have been shameful (a crime), a sin to be judged.
Joshua 24:27
He told the people: This stone will serve as our witness. It has heard all the words that Jehovah spoke to us. So it will be a witness against you, to keep you from rebelling against your God.
Genesis 18:25
Surely you would not do that! Would you slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be as the wicked? Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Deuteronomy 17:9
Approach the Levitical priest or the judge who is in office in those days. Inquire of them and they will declare to you the verdict in the case.
Joshua 24:23
Remove the foreign gods you have. He demanded: Pledge your loyalty to Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Judges 11:27
I have not done you any wrong. You are doing wrong to me by making war on me. Jehovah is the judge. He will decide today between the Israelites and the Ammonites.'
Job 9:15
Though I was righteous, I could not answer him! I would beg mercy of my Judge.
Job 23:7
There the upright would reason with him. I would be delivered forever from my Judge.
Psalm 50:6
The heavens declare his righteousness because God is the judge.
Proverbs 30:9
If I am full I could deny you and say, Who is Jehovah? Or if I am poor and steal, I could take God's name in vain.
Titus 1:16
They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.
Hebrews 12:23
to the general assembly and congregation of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just (righteous) (holy) men made perfect (mature) (having all needed qualities).
2 Peter 2:1
There arose false prophets among the people. There will be false teachers among you! They will privately bring in destructive heresies (contrary doctrines), denying even the Master who bought them. They bring swift destruction on themselves.
1 John 2:23
Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father. He who confesses the Son has the Father also.
Jude 1:4
Certain men crept in unnoticed. They were appointed long ago for this condemnation. These ungodly men turned the grace of our God into loose conduct. They deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.