Job 31:23
King James Version (KJV)
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
In context
21 If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:
22 Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.
23 For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
24 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
25 If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;
Job 31:23 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
- WEB World English Bible
- For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because of his majesty, I can do nothing.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For a dread unto me [is] calamity [from] God, And because of His excellency I am not able.
- DBY Darby Translation
- For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I was powerless.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.