Parallel Verses

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.

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 Be assured that my words are not false! One who is perfect in knowledge is with you. 5 “Behold, God is mighty but does not despise any;
He is mighty in strength of understanding.
6 He does not keep the wicked alive but gives the afflicted their rights.

Cross References

Psalm 22:24

Jehovah has not despised or been disgusted with the plight of the oppressed one. He has not hidden his face from that person. Jehovah heard when that oppressed person cried out to him for help.

Job 37:23

We cannot find the Almighty. He is exalted in power but will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness.

Psalm 138:6

Even though Jehovah is high above, he sees humble people close up, and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.

Psalm 147:5

Our Lord is great, and his power is great. There is no limit to his understanding.

Jeremiah 10:12

He who made the earth by his power, and established the world by his wisdom; also stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

Job 9:14

How then can I answer God and choose my words in order to reason with him?

Job 9:19

If I speak of strength and justice, he is strong! Who will appoint my day in court?

Job 10:3

Does it please you to oppress me, to spurn the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?

Job 12:13-16

To God belong wisdom and power. Counsel and understanding are his.

Job 26:12-14

He stills the sea with his power. He struck down Rahab with his understanding.

Job 31:13

If I have rejected the cause of my male or female slaves, when they brought a complaint against me

Psalm 99:4

The strength of the King loves justice. You have established equity. You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Jeremiah 32:19

You are great in counsel and mighty in deed. Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men. You give to everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.

1 Corinthians 1:24-28

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

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