Job 31:37
What does Job 31:37 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 31:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I would make clear the number of my steps, I would put it before him like a prince! The words of Job are ended.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752At every step of mine I would pronounce it, and offer it as to a prince.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I come near to him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 13:15
Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope: Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.
- 1 John 3:19
Hereby shall we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our heart before him:
- Job 14:16
But now thou numberest my steps: Dost thou not watch over my sin?
- Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
- Job 9:3
If he be pleased to contend with him, He cannot answer him one of a thousand.
- Job 29:25
I chose out their way, and sataschief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.
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