Job 21:31
What does Job 21:31 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 21:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Who shall declare his way to his face? And who shall repay him what he hath done?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Who shall declare his way to his face? And who shall repay him what he hath done?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who will make his way clear to his face? and if he has done a thing, who gives him punishment for it?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Who doth declare to his face his way? And <FI>for<Fi> that which he hath done, Who doth give recompence to him?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who shall reprove his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
- 2 Samuel 12:7
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
- Isaiah 59:13
transgressing and denying Jehovah, and turning away from following our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood.
- Job 21:19
Ye say, God layeth up his iniquity for his children. Let him recompense it unto himself, that he may know it:
- Acts 24:25
And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
- Romans 12:19
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
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