Parallel Verses

NET Bible

Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent.

New American Standard Bible

“Behold, God is mighty but does not despise any;
He is mighty in strength of understanding.

King James Version

Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

Holman Bible

Yes, God is mighty, but He despises no one;
He understands all things.

International Standard Version

"Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart.

A Conservative Version

Behold, God is mighty, and does not despise. He is mighty in strength of understanding.

American Standard Version

Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: He is mighty in strength of understanding.

Amplified


“Behold, God is mighty, and yet does not despise anyone [nor regard any as trivial];
He is mighty in the strength and power of understanding.

Bible in Basic English

Truly, God gives up the hard-hearted, and will not give life to the sinner.

Darby Translation

Lo, God is mighty, but despiseth not any; mighty in strength of understanding:

Julia Smith Translation

Behold, God is mighty, and he will not despise: mighty in strength of heart

King James 2000

Behold, God is mighty, and despises no one: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Look, God [is] mighty but does not despise [anyone]; [he is] mighty [and] {good in understanding}.

Modern King James verseion

Behold, God is mighty, and does not despise; He is mighty in strength of heart.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

"Behold, God casteth not away the mighty, for he himself is mighty in power and wisdom.

New Heart English Bible

"Behold, God is mighty, and doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding.

The Emphasized Bible

Lo! GOD, is mighty, yet will he not despise, Mighty in vigour of mind;

Webster

Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

World English Bible

"Behold, God is mighty, and doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding.

Youngs Literal Translation

Lo, God is mighty, and despiseth not, Mighty in power and heart.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אל 
'el 
Usage: 114

is mighty
כּבּיר 
Kabbiyr 
Usage: 10

and despiseth
מאס 
Ma'ac 
Usage: 76

not any he is mighty
כּבּיר 
Kabbiyr 
Usage: 10

כּוח כּח 
Koach 
Usage: 126

Context Readings

Elihu Extols God's Greatness

4 For in truth, my words are not false; it is one complete in knowledge who is with you. 5 Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent. 6 He does not allow the wicked to live, but he gives justice to the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 22:24

For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

Job 37:23

As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.

Psalm 147:5

Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.

Jeremiah 10:12

The Lord is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.

Job 9:14

"How much less, then, can I answer him and choose my words to argue with him!

Job 9:19

If it is a matter of strength, most certainly he is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, he will say, 'Who will summon me?'

Job 10:3

Is it good for you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?

Job 12:13-16

"With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

Job 26:12-14

By his power he stills the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab the great sea monster to pieces.

Job 31:13

"If I have disregarded the right of my male servants or my female servants when they disputed with me,

Psalm 99:4

The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

Jeremiah 32:19

You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do.

1 Corinthians 1:24-28

But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

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