Parallel Verses
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?
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 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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Gowy
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 34:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Asserts God's Justice
28
They forced the poor to cry out to him, and he hears the cry of those who suffer.
29
And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him,
That is, in regard to both nation and man?—
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep the steadfast mind in perfect peace, because he trusts (hopes) in you.
2 Samuel 7:1
King David was settled in his palace. Jehovah kept him safe from all his enemies.
2 Kings 18:9-12
It was the fourth year of King Hezekiah, the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel. Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria and laid siege to it.
2 Chronicles 36:14-17
All the officials, the priests, and the people became increasingly unfaithful and followed all the disgusting practices of the nations. Although Jehovah made the Temple in Jerusalem holy, they made the Temple unclean.
Job 12:14
What he tears down cannot be rebuilt. The man he imprisons cannot be released.
Job 23:8-9
Behold, I go forward but He is not there. I go backward, but I cannot perceive him.
Job 23:13
But he is unchangeable and who can turn him? He does what he wants to do.
Job 29:1-3
JOB UTTERED THESE WORDS:
Psalm 13:1
([Psalm of David]) How long, O Jehovah? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
Psalm 27:9
Do not hide your face from me. Do not angrily turn me away. You have been my help. Do not leave me! Do not abandon me, O God of my salvation!
Psalm 30:7
By your favor, O Jehovah, you made my mountain to stand strong. You hid your face and I was alarmed (dismayed).
Psalm 143:7
Answer me quickly, O Jehovah for my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will become like those who go down to the pit.
Isaiah 14:3-8
When that day comes, Jehovah will give you relief from your pain and suffering, from the hard slavery you were forced to do.
Isaiah 32:17
An act of righteousness will bring about peace and security forever.
Jeremiah 27:8
Suppose nations or kingdoms will not serve or surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. I will punish those nations by wars, famines, and plagues, until I have put an end to them by Nebuchadnezzar's power, says Jehovah.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you! My peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives to you. Do not let your heart be troubled or full of fear.
Romans 8:31-34
What shall we then say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Philippians 4:7
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.