Job 31:28
What does Job 31:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 31:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judges; For I should have denied the God that is above.
KJV
King James Version · 1611This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judges; For I should have denied the God that is above.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949That would have been another sin to be rewarded with punishment by the judges; for I would have been false to God on high.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862It also <FI>is<Fi> a judicial iniquity, For I had lied to God above.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Which is a very great iniquity, and a denial against the most high God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890This also would be an iniquity for the judge, for I should have denied theGod who is above.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 24:23
Now therefore put away, said he, the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto Jehovah, the God of Israel.
- Hebrews 12:23
to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
- Psalms 50:6
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; For God is judge himself. [Selah
- Joshua 24:27
And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us; for it hath heard all the words of Jehovah which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness against you, lest ye deny your God.
- Job 9:15
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
- Job 31:11
For that were a heinous crime; Yea, it were an iniquity to be punished by the judges:
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