Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Who will grant me a hearing? Here's my signature let the Almighty answer! Since my adversary indicted me,
New American Standard Bible
Behold, here is my
And the indictment which my
King James Version
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book.
Holman Bible
Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.
Let my Opponent compose His indictment.
A Conservative Version
O that I had someone to hear me (Lo, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me), and [that I had] the indictment which my adversary has written!
American Standard Version
Oh that I had one to hear me! (Lo, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me); And that I had the indictment which mine adversary hath written!
Amplified
“Oh, that I had one to listen to me!
Look, here is my signature (mark);
Let the Almighty answer me!
Let my adversary write out His indictment [and put His vague accusations in tangible form].
Bible in Basic English
If only God would give ear to me, and the Ruler of all would give me an answer! or if what he has against me had been put in writing!
Darby Translation
Oh that I had one to hear me! Behold my signature: let the Almighty answer me! And let mine opponent write an accusation!
Julia Smith Translation
Who will give to me hearing to me.? Behold, my sign, the Almighty will answer me, and the man contending with me wrote a book.
King James 2000
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that my adversary had written a book.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{O that} {I had} someone hearing me! Here is my signature; let Shaddai answer me! {As for} [the] written communication [that] {my adversary} has written,
Modern King James verseion
Oh that I had one to hear me! Behold my mark. Let the Almighty answer me, and my Accuser write an indictment.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
O that I had one which would hear me. Lo, this is my cause: Let the almighty give me answer, and let him that is my contrary party, sue me with libel.
NET Bible
"If only I had someone to hear me! Here is my signature -- let the Almighty answer me! If only I had an indictment that my accuser had written.
New Heart English Bible
oh that I had one to hear me. (behold, here is my signature, let Shaddai answer me); let the accuser write my indictment.
The Emphasized Bible
Oh that I had one to hear me, Lo! my crossmark, May, the Almighty, answer me! And would that, a book, mine opponent had written!
Webster
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that my adversary had written a book.
World English Bible
oh that I had one to hear me! (behold, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me); let the accuser write my indictment!
Youngs Literal Translation
Who giveth to me a hearing? lo, my mark. The Mighty One doth answer me, And a bill hath mine adversary written.
Topics
Interlinear
Nathan
Shama`
`anah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 31:35
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
34 Have I feared large crowds? Has my family's contempt ever terrified me so that I remained silent and wouldn't go outside?" 35 "Who will grant me a hearing? Here's my signature let the Almighty answer! Since my adversary indicted me, 36 I'll wear it on my shoulder, or tie it on my head for a crown!
Cross References
Job 13:21-22
Withdraw your hand far from me and keep me from being petrified with terror.
Job 19:23-24
If only my words were written down; if only they were inscribed in a book
Job 13:3
But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."
Job 13:24
Why do you hide your face and regard me as your enemy?
Job 17:3
Offer, then, some collateral on my behalf. Is there anyone who will be my guarantor?
Job 19:7
"Although I cried out "Violence!' I received no answer; I cried for help, but there was no justice.
Job 19:11
His anger burns against me; he regards me as his adversary.
Job 23:3-7
If only I knew where to find him, I would visit him where he has taken his seat.
Job 27:7
"May my enemy be like the wicked; my adversary like the unjust.
Job 30:28
"In growing darkness, I walked without sunlight; I stood in the congregation to cry for help.
Job 33:6
Look! As far as God is concerned, I'm just like you are I, too, have been pinched off from a piece of clay.
Job 33:10-11
Nevertheless, God has found a pretext to attack me; he considers me his enemy.
Job 35:14
Even though you complain that you can't perceive him, your case is already pending for judgment in his presence so keep on placing your hope in him.
Job 38:1-3
The LORD responded to Job from the whirlwind and said:
Job 40:4-5
"I must look insignificant to you! How can I answer you? I'm speechless.
Psalm 26:1
Vindicate me, LORD, because I have walked in integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
Matthew 5:25
Come to terms quickly with your opponent while you are on the way to court, or your opponent may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison.