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NET Bible
I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach 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.
Darby Translation
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I come near to him.
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.
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 Surely I would wear it proudly on my shoulder, I would bind it on me like a crown; 37 I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach him. 38 "If my land cried out against me and all its furrows wept together,
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Cross References
Genesis 32:28
"No longer will your name be Jacob," the man told him, "but Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have prevailed."
Job 1:3
His possessions included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 female donkeys; in addition he had a very great household. Thus he was the greatest of all the people in the east.
Job 9:3
If someone wishes to contend with him, he cannot answer him one time in a thousand.
Job 13:15
Even if he slays me, I will hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face!
Job 14:16
"Surely now you count my steps; then you would not mark my sin.
Job 29:25
I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I lived like a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.
Job 42:3-6
you asked, 'Who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge?' But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.
Psalm 19:12
Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.
Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have boldness and confident access to God because of Christ's faithfulness.
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.
1 John 3:19-21
And by this we will know that we are of the truth and will convince our conscience in his presence,