Parallel Verses

New Heart English Bible

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

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.

NET Bible

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

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 truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you. 5 "Behold, God is mighty, and doesn't despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding. 6 He doesn't preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted their right.



Cross References

Psalm 22:24

For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, Neither has he hidden his face from him; but when he cried to him, he heard.

Job 37:23

We can't reach Shaddai. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.

Psalm 138:6

For though the LORD is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.

Psalm 147:5

Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.

Jeremiah 10:12

He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:

Job 9:14

How much less shall I answer him, And choose my words to argue with him?

Job 9:19

If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty. If of justice, 'Who,' says he, 'will summon me?'

Job 10:3

Is it good to you that you should oppress, that you should despise the work of your hands, and smile on the counsel of the wicked?

Job 12:13-16

"With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.

Job 26:12-14

He stirs up the sea with his power, and by his understanding he strikes through Rahab.

Job 31:13

"If I have despised the cause of my male servant or of my female servant, when they contended with me;

Psalm 99:4

The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Jeremiah 32:19

great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

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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