Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I 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.
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.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 31:37
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
36 If not -- on my shoulder I take it up, I bind it a crown on myself. 37 The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him. 38 If against me my land doth cry out, And together its furrows weep,
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Cross References
Genesis 32:28
And he saith, 'Thy name is no more called Jacob, but Israel; for thou hast been a prince with God and with men, and dost prevail.'
Job 1:3
and his substance is seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred pairs of oxen, and five hundred she-asses, and a service very abundant; and that man is greater than any of the sons of the east.
Job 9:3
If he delight to strive with Him -- He doth not answer him one of a thousand.
Job 13:15
Lo, He doth slay me -- I wait not! Only, my ways unto His face I argue.
Job 14:16
But now, my steps Thou numberest, Thou dost not watch over my sin.
Job 29:25
I choose their way, and sit head, And I dwell as a king in a troop, When mourners he doth comfort.
Job 42:3-6
Who is this, hiding counsel without knowledge?' Therefore, I have declared, and understand not, Too wonderful for me, and I know not.
Psalm 19:12
Errors! who doth understand? From hidden ones declare me innocent,
Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have the freedom and the access in confidence through the faith of him,
Hebrews 4:15-16
for we have not a chief priest unable to sympathise with our infirmities, but one tempted in all things in like manner -- apart from sin;
1 John 3:19-21
and in this we know that of the truth we are, and before Him we shall assure our hearts,