Job 32:22
What does Job 32:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 32:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For I know not to give flattering titles; Elsewould my Maker soon take me away.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For I know not to give flattering titles; Elsewould my Maker soon take me away.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For I have not known to give flattering titles, In a little doth my Maker take me away.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my Maker may take me away.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For I know not how to flatter; my Maker would soon take me away.
Context
v.21Let me not, I pray you, respect any man’s person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
- Psalms 12:2
They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
- Galatians 1:10
For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.
- Job 17:5
He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
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