Job 34:33

King James Version (KJV)

Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

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31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:

32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.

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Job 34:33 in every translation

KJV King James Version: Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.
WEB World English Bible: Shall his recompense be as you desire, that you refuse it? For you must choose, and not I. Therefore speak what you know.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.
ASV American Standard Version: Shall his recompense be as thou wilt, that thou refusest it? For thou must choose, and not I: Therefore speak what thou knowest.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: By thee doth He recompense, That thou hast refused — That thou dost choose, and not I? And what thou hast known, speak.
DBY Darby Translation: Shall he recompense according to thy mind? for thou hast refused [his judgment]; for thou so choosest, and not I; speak then what thou knowest.
WBS Webster Bible: Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou shalt refuse, or whether thou shalt choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.