Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“Therefore men fear Him;
He does not regard any who are wise of heart.”

King James Version

Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

Holman Bible

Therefore, men fear Him.
He does not look favorably on any who are wise in heart.

International Standard Version

Therefore humanity fears him, which none of the wise can quite comprehend."

A Conservative Version

Men therefore fear him. He does not regard any who are wise of heart.

American Standard Version

Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

Amplified


“Men therefore fear Him;
He does not regard nor respect any who are wise in heart [in their own understanding and conceit].”

Bible in Basic English

For this cause men go in fear of him; he has no respect for any who are wise in heart.

Darby Translation

Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

Julia Smith Translation

For this, men shall fear him: he will not see all the wise of heart.

King James 2000

Men do therefore fear him: he respects not any that are wise of heart.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Therefore people revered him; he does not regard any {who think that they are wise}."

Modern King James verseion

Therefore, men fear Him; He does not respect any who are wise in heart.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Seeing then that everybody feareth him, why should not all wise men also stand in fear of him?"

NET Bible

Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart."

New Heart English Bible

Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."

The Emphasized Bible

Therefore, do men revere him, He will not regard any who are wise in heart.

Webster

Men therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

World English Bible

Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."

Youngs Literal Translation

Therefore do men fear Him, He seeth not any of the wise of heart.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Men
אנושׁ 
'enowsh 
Usage: 42

ראה 
Ra'ah 
Usage: 1308

חכם 
Chakam 
Usage: 137

Context Readings

Elihu Extols God's Majesty

23 We cannot find the Almighty. He is exalted in power but will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness. 24 “Therefore men fear Him;
He does not regard any who are wise of heart.”

Cross References

Matthew 10:28

Do not fear those who kill the body. They are not able to take away your [everlasting] life. Instead, fear him who is able to destroy both life and body in the ever-burning fires. (Greek: Gehenna: continuously burning trash fires in the valley of Hinnom.)

1 Corinthians 1:26

Consider your calling, brothers. Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.

Job 5:13

He catches the wise with their own craftiness. The plans of schemers are quickly halted.

Psalm 130:4

But there is forgiveness with you, that you may be reverenced.

Isaiah 5:21

You are doomed! You think you are wise. You think you are so very clever.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift. The battle is not to the strong. Bread does not go to the wise, or riches to men of understanding. Men of skill do not always receive favor, but time and unexpected circumstance happens to them all.

Jeremiah 32:39

I will give them the same attitude and the same purpose so that they will respect and reverence me as long as they live. This will be for their good and for the good of their children.

Jeremiah 33:9

Jerusalem will be my source of joy, praise, and honor. All the nations on earth will hear about all the blessings that I will give to Jerusalem. They will be afraid and tremble because of all the prosperity that I will provide for it.'

Hosea 3:5

Afterward the children of Israel will return and seek Jehovah their God. David their king will come with trembling to Jehovah and to his goodness in the last days.

Matthew 11:25-26

Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36)

Luke 10:21

In that same hour he rejoiced in Holy Spirit and said: I thank you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you did hide these things from the wise and the understanding and revealed them to babes. Father, it is pleasing in your sight.

Luke 12:4-5

I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.

Romans 2:4

Do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and long-suffering? Do you not know that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Romans 11:20-22

They were broken off because of unbelief! You stand by faith! Do not be conceited but be reverent.

1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. It is written: He catches the wise in their own craftiness (deception). (Job 5:13)

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