Job 17:3
What does Job 17:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 17:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Give now a pledge, be surety for me with thyself; Who is there that will strike hands with me?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Give now a pledge, be surety for me with thyself; Who is there that will strike hands with me?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Be pleased, now, to be responsible for me to yourself; for there is no other who will put his hand in mine.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Place, I pray Thee, my pledge with Thee; Who is he that striketh hand with me?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Deliver me, O Lord, and set me beside thee, and let any man's hand fight against me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Lay down now [a pledge], be thou surety for me with thyself: who is he that striketh hands with me?
Context
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:
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