Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Who could say to Him, ‘
King James Version
Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?
Holman Bible
Who can ask Him, “What are You doing?”
International Standard Version
Indeed, if he snatches someone away, who could restrain him? Who can say to him, "What are you doing?'
A Conservative Version
Behold, he seizes; who can hinder him? Who will say to him, What are thou doing?
American Standard Version
Behold, he seizeth the prey , who can hinder him? Who will say unto him, What doest thou?
Amplified
“Behold, He snatches away; who can restrain or turn Him back?
Who will say to Him, ‘What are You doing?’
Bible in Basic English
If he puts out his hand to take, by whom may it be turned back? who may say to him, What are you doing?
Darby Translation
Behold, he taketh away: who will hinder him? Who will say unto him, What doest thou?
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, he will catch and who shall turn him? and who shall say to him, What wilt thou do?
King James 2000
Behold, he takes away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What do you?
Lexham Expanded Bible
{If} he would snatch away, who could turn him? Who could say to him, 'What are you doing?'
Modern King James verseion
Behold, He takes away; who can turn Him back? Who will say to Him, What are You doing?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If he be hasty to take anything away, who will make him restore it again? Who will say unto him, 'What doest thou?'
NET Bible
If he snatches away, who can turn him back? Who dares to say to him, 'What are you doing?'
New Heart English Bible
Behold, he snatches away. Who can hinder him? Who will ask him, 'What are you doing?'
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! he snatcheth away, who can bring it back? Who shall say unto him, What wouldst thou do?
Webster
Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say to him, What doest thou?
World English Bible
Behold, he snatches away. Who can hinder him? Who will ask him, 'What are you doing?'
Youngs Literal Translation
Lo, He snatches away, who bringeth it back? Who saith unto Him, 'What dost Thou?'
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 9:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Third Speech: A Response To Bildad
11
He goes by me and I do not see. He moves past and I do not perceive him.
12
Who could say to Him, ‘
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Job 11:10
Who can oppose the one who passes by and confines you in prison and convenes a court?
Isaiah 45:9
Does a clay pot dare argue with its maker, a pot that is like all the others? Does the clay ask the potter what he is doing? Does the pot complain that its maker has no skill?
Job 23:13
But he is unchangeable and who can turn him? He does what he wants to do.
Jeremiah 18:6
Nation of Israel, can I do with you as this potter does with clay? Nation of Israel, You are in my hands like the clay in the potter's hands.
Job 33:13
Why do you complain to him that he answers none of man's words?
Job 34:29
If God decided to do nothing at all, no one could criticize him. If he hid his face (refused to assist), we would be helpless.
Daniel 4:35
All the inhabitants of the earth are considered as nothing. He does according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of earth. None can stop him, or say to him: 'What do you do?'
Matthew 11:26
Yes, Father, for it was very pleasing in your sight.
Matthew 20:15
Is it lawful for me to do what I wish with what is mine? Or is your eye jealous because I am generous?'
Romans 9:18-20
He shows mercy to the one he chooses, and he allows others to be stubborn.
Romans 11:34
For who has known the mind of Jehovah? Or who has been his counselor? (Isaiah 40:13)
Ephesians 1:11
We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.