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Darby Translation
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I come near to him.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Holman Bible
I would approach Him like a prince.
International Standard Version
I'll give an account for every step I've taken; I'll approach him confidently like a Commander-in-Chief."
A Conservative Version
I would declare to him the number of my steps. I would go near to him as a prince.
American Standard Version
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.
Amplified
“I would count out to Him the number of my steps [with every detail of my life],
Approaching His presence as if I were a prince.
Bible in Basic English
I would make clear the number of my steps, I would put it before him like a prince! The words of Job are ended.
Julia Smith Translation
The number of my steps I shall announce to him: as a leader I shall draw near to him.
King James 2000
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I would give him an account of my steps; I would approach him like a noble.
Modern King James verseion
I would declare to Him the number of my steps; like a prince I would go near Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I have told the number of my goings, and delivered them unto him as to a prince.
NET Bible
I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach him.
New Heart English Bible
I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.
The Emphasized Bible
The number of my footsteps, I would declare to him, Like a noble, would I draw near to him.
Webster
I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.
World English Bible
I would declare to him the number of my steps. as a prince would I go near to him.
Youngs Literal Translation
The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 31:37
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Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
36 Would I not take it upon my shoulder? I would bind it on to me as a crown; 37 I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I come near to him. 38 If my land cry out against me, and its furrows weep together;
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Cross References
Genesis 32:28
And he said, Thy name shall not henceforth be called Jacob, but Israel; for thou hast wrestled with God, and with men, and hast prevailed.
Job 1:3
And his substance was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she-asses, and very many servants; and this man was greater than all the children of the east.
Job 9:3
If he shall choose to strive with him, he cannot answer him one thing of a thousand.
Job 13:15
Behold, if he slay me, yet would I trust in him; but I will defend mine own ways before him.
Job 14:16
For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?
Job 29:25
I chose their way, and sat as chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth mourners.
Job 42:3-6
Who is he that obscureth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered what I did not understand; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Psalm 19:12
Who understandeth his errors? Purify me from secret faults.
Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have boldness and access in confidence by the faith of him.
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we have not a high priest not able to sympathise with our infirmities, but tempted in all things in like manner, sin apart.
1 John 3:19-21
And hereby we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him --