Devine Scripture

Job 17:3

Job chapter 17 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Give now a pledge, be surety for me with thyself; Who is there that will strike hands with me?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Give now a pledge, be surety for me with thyself; Who is there that will strike hands with me?

Context

v.2Surely there are mockers with me, And mine eye dwelleth upon their provocation.

v.3This passage

v.4For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Hebrews 7:22

    by so much also hath Jesus become the surety of a better covenant.

  • Proverbs 22:26

    Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Orof them that are sureties for debts.

  • Genesis 44:32

    For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever.

  • Psalms 119:122

    Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.

  • Proverbs 17:18

    A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

  • Genesis 43:9

    I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever: