23For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things.


In Context

20 and his heart did not bless me for warming him with the fleece from my sheep,

21 if I have raised my hand against the fatherless, knowing that I had influence in court,

22 then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint.

23 For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things.

24 "If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security,'

25 if I have rejoiced over my great wealth, the fortune my hands had gained,

Job 31:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

31:23For destruction [from] God [was] a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

31:23For I have always feared God as waves swelling over me, and his weight I was not able to bear.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

31:23For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:23For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I was powerless.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

31:23For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I could do nothing.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:23For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:23For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because his majesty, I can do nothing.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

31:23For a dread unto me is calamity from God, And because of His excellency I am not able.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

31:23For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.