Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things. New Living Translation That would be better than facing God’s judgment. For if the majesty of God opposes me, what hope is there? English Standard Version For I was in terror of calamity from God, and I could not have faced his majesty. Berean Standard Bible For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower. King James Bible For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure. New King James Version For destruction from God is a terror to me, And because of His magnificence I cannot endure. New American Standard Bible “For disaster from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty I can do nothing. NASB 1995 “For calamity from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty I can do nothing. NASB 1977 “For calamity from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty I can do nothing. Legacy Standard Bible For disaster from God is a dread to me, And because of His exaltedness I can do nothing. Amplified Bible “For tragedy from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty and exaltation I can do nothing [nor endure facing Him]. Christian Standard Bible For disaster from God terrifies me, and because of his majesty I could not do these things. Holman Christian Standard Bible For disaster from God terrifies me, and because of His majesty I could not do these things. American Standard Version For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing. Contemporary English Version I could not have been abusive; I was terrified at the thought that God might punish me. English Revised Version For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I could do nothing. GOD'S WORD® Translation "A disaster from God terrifies me. In the presence of his majesty I can do nothing. Good News Translation Because I fear God's punishment, I could never do such a thing. International Standard Version For I'm terrified of what calamity God may have in store for me; and I cannot endure his grandeur." Majority Standard Bible For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower. NET Bible For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless. New Heart English Bible For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because his majesty, I can do nothing. Webster's Bible Translation For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure. World English Bible For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because of his majesty, I can do nothing. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor calamity [from] God [is] a dread to me, "" And because of His excellence I am not able. Young's Literal Translation For a dread unto me is calamity from God, And because of His excellency I am not able. Smith's Literal Translation For the destruction of God is a terror to me, and from his lifting up I shall not prevail. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I have always feared God as waves swelling over me, and his weight I was not able to bear. Catholic Public Domain Version For I have always feared God, like waves flowing over me, whose weight I was unable to bear. New American Bible For I dread calamity from God, and his majesty will overpower me. New Revised Standard Version For I was in terror of calamity from God, and I could not have faced his majesty. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the fear of God made me to tremble, and affliction from him came upon me, and because of terror I was unable to rise up. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the awe of God shook me and his ruin came against me, and I could not stand from terror OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For calamity from God was a terror to me, And by reason of His majesty I could do nothing. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the fear of the Lord constrained me, and I cannot bear up by reason of his burden. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…22then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket. 23For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower. 24If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security,… Cross References Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. / For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Hebrews 10:31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. / Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Proverbs 8:13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments. Luke 12:5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him! Proverbs 16:6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. Treasury of Scripture For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure. destruction Job 20:23 When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating. Job 21:20 His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty. Genesis 39:9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? by Job 13:11 Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you? Job 40:9 Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? Job 42:5,6 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee… Jump to Previous Able Calamity Destruction Dread Dreaded Endure Excellency Faced Fear Highness Kept Majesty Power Powerless Reason Splendor TerrorJump to Next Able Calamity Destruction Dread Dreaded Endure Excellency Faced Fear Highness Kept Majesty Power Powerless Reason Splendor TerrorJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesFor calamity from God terrifies me The word "calamity" in Hebrew is "אֵיד" (eid), which conveys a sense of disaster or ruin. In the context of Job, this reflects the deep-seated fear of divine judgment or misfortune that can befall a person. Job acknowledges that such calamity is not random but is perceived as coming from God, indicating a belief in God's sovereignty over all events. This fear is not merely about physical destruction but encompasses a spiritual and existential dread of being in disfavor with God. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine retribution, where gods were seen as the ultimate arbiters of human fate. terrifies me and His splendor I cannot overpower Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction calamity אֵ֣יד (’êḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 343: Oppression, misfortune, ruin from God אֵ֑ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty terrifies פַ֣חַד (p̄a·ḥaḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6343: A, alarm me, אֵ֭לַי (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and His splendor וּ֝מִשְּׂאֵת֗וֹ (ū·miś·śə·’ê·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7613: An elevation, leprous scab, elation, cheerfulness, exaltation in rank, character I cannot לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no overpower. אוּכָֽל׃ (’ū·ḵāl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3201: To be able, have power Links Job 31:23 NIVJob 31:23 NLT Job 31:23 ESV Job 31:23 NASB Job 31:23 KJV Job 31:23 BibleApps.com Job 31:23 Biblia Paralela Job 31:23 Chinese Bible Job 31:23 French Bible Job 31:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:23 For calamity from God is a terror (Jb) |
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