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 · 2000

I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I 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 · 1862

The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

At every step of mine I would pronounce it, and offer it as to a prince.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I come near to him.

Context

v.36Surely I would carry it upon my shoulder; I would bind it unto me as a crown:

v.37This passage

v.38If my land crieth out against me, And the furrows thereof weep together;

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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