Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I would give him an account of my every step; I would present it to him as to a ruler.)— New Living Translation For I would tell him exactly what I have done. I would come before him like a prince. English Standard Version I would give him an account of all my steps; like a prince I would approach him. Berean Standard Bible I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)— King James Bible I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him. New King James Version I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him. New American Standard Bible “I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince, I would approach Him. NASB 1995 “I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him. NASB 1977 “I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him. Legacy Standard Bible I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him— Amplified Bible “I would count out to Him the number of my steps [with every detail of my life], Approaching His presence as if I were a prince. Christian Standard Bible I would give him an account of all my steps; I would approach him like a prince. Holman Christian Standard Bible I would give Him an account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince. American Standard Version I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him. Contemporary English Version And with my head held high, I would tell him everything I have ever done. English Revised Version I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him. GOD'S WORD® Translation I would tell him the number of my steps and approach him like a prince. Good News Translation I would tell God everything I have done, and hold my head high in his presence. International Standard Version I'll give an account for every step I've taken; I'll approach him confidently like a Commander-in-Chief." Majority Standard Bible I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)? NET Bible I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach him. New Heart English Bible I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him. Webster's Bible Translation I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him. World English Bible I would declare to him the number of my steps. I would go near to him like a prince. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe number of my steps I tell Him, "" As a leader I approach Him. Young's Literal Translation The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him. Smith's Literal Translation The number of my steps I shall announce to him: as a leader I shall draw near to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt every step of mine I would pronounce it, and offer it as to a prince. Catholic Public Domain Version With each of my steps, I would pronounce and offer it, as if to a prince. New American Bible Of all my steps I should give him an account; like a prince I should present myself before him. New Revised Standard Version I would give him an account of all my steps; like a prince I would approach him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince I would go near to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall show him the number of my steps, and like a Ruler I would declare it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if I did not read it and return it, having taken nothing from the debtor: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…36Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. 37I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)— 38if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together,… Cross References Psalm 18:20-24 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ... Psalm 26:1-2 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. Psalm 7:3-5 O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands, / if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause, / then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah Psalm 44:21 would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting. Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. Isaiah 38:3 saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. 2 Kings 20:3 “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away. Genesis 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. 1 Samuel 12:3-5 Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” / “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” / Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied. Acts 24:16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man. 2 Corinthians 1:12 For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 1 John 3:19-21 And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence: / Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. / Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, Treasury of Scripture I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him. declare Job 9:3 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand. Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Job 14:16 For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? as a Genesis 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Hebrews 4:15,16 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin… Jump to Previous Account Approach Clear Declare Ended Job Leader Prince Step Steps WordsJump to Next Account Approach Clear Declare Ended Job Leader Prince Step Steps WordsJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesI would give account of all my steps; In this phrase, Job expresses his willingness to present a detailed account of his life before God. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of legal proceedings where individuals would present their case before a judge. Job's confidence in his integrity is evident, as he believes he can justify his actions. Biblically, this mirrors the idea of living a life that is transparent before God, as seen in Psalm 139:23-24, where the psalmist invites God to search and know his heart. The concept of giving an account is also echoed in the New Testament, such as in Romans 14:12, where believers are reminded that each person will give an account of themselves to God. I would approach Him like a prince. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. God The Almighty Creator, whom Job desires to approach and present his case before, confident in his integrity. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, believing his suffering is a result of sin. 4. The Heavenly Court The setting at the beginning of the Book of Job where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness. 5. The Land of Uz The region where Job lived, often associated with the ancient Near East. Teaching Points Integrity Before GodJob's willingness to give an account of his steps highlights the importance of living a life of integrity. Believers are encouraged to live transparently before God, knowing He sees all. Confidence in Righteousness Job's desire to approach God "like a prince" demonstrates the confidence that comes from a clear conscience. Christians are called to live in such a way that they can confidently approach God. The Role of Suffering Job's account reminds us that suffering is not always a result of personal sin. It challenges us to trust God's wisdom and sovereignty even when we do not understand our circumstances. The Importance of Self-Examination Job's readiness to account for his actions encourages believers to regularly examine their lives and seek God's guidance in aligning with His will. Approaching God with Boldness The New Testament teaches that through Christ, believers can approach God with confidence, echoing Job's desire to present his case before God.(37) I would declare--i.e., "I would readily give an account of all my actions, and meet him with alacrity and perfect confidence." Others suppose the meaning to be, "I would meet him as I would meet a prince, with the utmost deference and respect, not at all as an enemy, but as one worthy of all honour and regard." The actual meaning is uncertain. On the other hand, he has been spoken of by his friends: as a fool (Job 5:2), by Eliphaz; as a man full of words, a liar, and a mocker (Job 11:2-3), by Zophar; as perverse, wicked, and iniquitous (Job 11:12; Job 11:14); a blasphemer and a hypocrite, by Eliphaz (Job 15:4-5; Job 15:13; Job 15:16; Job 15:34, &c.); as wicked, a robber, and ignorant of God, by Bildad (Job 18:5; Job 18:14); as wicked and a hypocrite, by Zophar (Job 20:5); as extortionate and oppressive (Job 31:15; Job 31:19, &c.); as a tyrant and an impious man, by Eliphaz (Job 22:5; Job 22:9; Job 22:13; Job 22:17, &c.). . . . Verse 37. - I would declare unto him the number of my steps; i.e. I would conceal nothing. I would willingly divulge every act of my life. I would make full and complete answer to the indictment in every particular. As a prince would I go near unto him. There should be no timidity or cringing on my part. I would face my accuser boldly, and bear myself as a prince in his presence. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I would giveאַגִּידֶ֑נּוּ (’ag·gî·ḏen·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous account מִסְפַּ֣ר (mis·par) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration of all my steps; צְ֭עָדַי (ṣə·‘ā·ḏay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6806: A pace, regular step I would approach Him אֲקָרֲבֶֽנּוּ׃ (’ă·qā·ră·ḇen·nū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach like כְּמוֹ־ (kə·mōw-) Preposition Strong's 3644: Like, as, when a prince. נָ֝גִ֗יד (nā·ḡîḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5057: A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes Links Job 31:37 NIVJob 31:37 NLT Job 31:37 ESV Job 31:37 NASB Job 31:37 KJV Job 31:37 BibleApps.com Job 31:37 Biblia Paralela Job 31:37 Chinese Bible Job 31:37 French Bible Job 31:37 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:37 I would declare to him the number (Jb) |