Job 33:27
What does Job 33:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 33:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He singeth before men, and saith, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, And it profited me not:
KJV
King James Version · 1611He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He singeth before men, and saith, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, And it profited me not:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He makes a song, saying, I did wrong, turning from the straight way, but he did not give me the reward of my sin.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He looketh on men, and saith, `I sinned, And uprightness I have perverted, And it hath not been profitable to me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He shall look upon men, and shall say: I have sinned, and indeed I have offended, and I have not received what I have deserved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He will sing before men, and say, I have sinned, and perverted what was right, and it hath not been requited to me;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 14:2
Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.
- 1 John 1:8
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
- 2 Samuel 12:13
And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against Jehovah. And Nathan said unto David, Jehovah also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
- Psalms 19:7
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
- Jeremiah 31:18
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus, Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a calf unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art Jehovah my God.
- Job 7:20
If I have sinned, what do I unto thee, O thou watcher of men? Why hast thou set me as a mark for thee, So that I am a burden to myself?
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