Job 31:23
“For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Job 31:23 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Denn das Verderben Gottes war mir ein Schrecken, und vor seiner Erhabenheit vermochte ich nichts.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Porque temí el castigo de Dios, contra cuya alteza yo no tendría poder.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Porque o castigo de Deus era um assombro para mim, e eu não teria poder contra sua majestade.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Porque a calamidade de Deus seria um terror para mim; por causa da Sua majestade, eu não faria nenhuma destas coisas.
📖 Job 31:23 in Context
21If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:
22Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.
23For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
24If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
25If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;
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