Job 31:23

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Job 31:23

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Berean Standard Bible

For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.

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KJV

King James Version

For destruction [from] God [was] a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

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WEB

World English Bible

For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because of his majesty, I can do nothing.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Job 31

²¹ if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,

²² then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket.

²³ For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.

²⁴ If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security,

²⁵ if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,

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