Parallel Verses
NET Bible
But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,
New American Standard Bible
And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him,
That is, in regard to both nation and man?—
King James Version
When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
Holman Bible
When He hides His face, who can see Him?
Yet He watches over both individuals and nations,
International Standard Version
"If he remains silent, who will condemn him? If he conceals his face, who can see him? He watches over both nation and individual alike,
A Conservative Version
When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hides his face, who then can behold him? [It is] the same whether to a nation, or to a man,
American Standard Version
When he giveth quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? Alike whether it be done unto a nation, or unto a man:
Amplified
“When He keeps quiet, who then can condemn?
When He hides His face [withdrawing His favor and help], who then can behold Him [and make supplication to Him],
Whether it be a nation or a man by himself?—
Darby Translation
When he giveth quietness, who then will disturb? and when he hideth his face, who shall behold him? and this towards a nation, or towards a man alike;
Julia Smith Translation
And he will give quiet, and who shall disturb? and he will hide the face, and who shall look upon him? and against a nation and against man wholly:
King James 2000
When he gives quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hides his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
Lexham Expanded Bible
but he remains quiet, and who can condemn? And he hides [his] face, and who can behold him? Yet [he is] over a nation and over a person alike,
Modern King James verseion
And He gives quietness, who then can condemn? And when He hides His face, who can behold Him? And it may be against a nation and a man together;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If he deliver and grant pardon, who will judge or condemn? But if he hide away his countenance, who will turn it about again, whether it be to the people or to any man?
New Heart English Bible
When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man,
The Emphasized Bible
When, he, giveth quiet, who then shall condemn? And, when he hideth his face, who then shall sing of him? whether unto a nation or unto mankind altogether,
Webster
When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
World English Bible
When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man,
Youngs Literal Translation
And He giveth rest, and who maketh wrong? And hideth the face, and who beholdeth it? And in reference to a nation and to a man, It is the same.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 34:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Asserts God's Justice
28 so that they caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he hears the cry of the needy. 29 But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike, 30 so that the godless man should not rule, and not lay snares for the people.
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Cross References
Isaiah 26:3
You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.
2 Samuel 7:1
The king settled into his palace, for the Lord gave him relief from all his enemies on all sides.
2 Kings 18:9-12
In the fourth year of King Hezekiah's reign (it was the seventh year of the reign of Israel's King Hoshea, son of Elah), King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up against Samaria and besieged it.
2 Chronicles 36:14-17
All the leaders of the priests and people became more unfaithful and committed the same horrible sins practiced by the nations. They defiled the Lord's temple which he had consecrated in Jerusalem.
Job 12:14
If he tears down, it cannot be rebuilt; if he imprisons a person, there is no escape.
Job 23:8-9
"If I go to the east, he is not there, and to the west, yet I do not perceive him.
Job 23:13
But he is unchangeable, and who can change him? Whatever he has desired, he does.
Job 29:1-3
Then Job continued his speech:
Psalm 13:1
For the music director; a psalm of David. How long, Lord, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me?
Psalm 27:9
Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!
Psalm 30:7
O Lord, in your good favor you made me secure. Then you rejected me and I was terrified.
Psalm 143:7
Answer me quickly, Lord! My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.
Isaiah 14:3-8
When the Lord gives you relief from your suffering and anxiety, and from the hard labor which you were made to perform,
Isaiah 32:17
Fairness will produce peace and result in lasting security.
Jeremiah 27:8
But suppose a nation or a kingdom will not be subject to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Suppose it will not submit to the yoke of servitude to him. I, the Lord, affirm that I will punish that nation. I will use the king of Babylon to punish it with war, starvation, and disease until I have destroyed it.
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.
Romans 8:31-34
What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.