Job 37:24

What does Job 37:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 37:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For this cause men go in fear of him; he has no respect for any who are wise in heart.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Therefore do men fear Him, He seeth not any of the wise of heart.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Therefore men shall fear him, and all that seem to themselves to be wise, shall not dare to behold him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

Context

v.23Touchingthe Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 10:28

    And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

  • Matthew 11:25

    At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

  • 1 Corinthians 1:26

    For behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

  • Jeremiah 32:39

    and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

  • Luke 10:21

    In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

  • Hosea 3:5

    afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek Jehovah their God, and David their king, and shall come with fear unto Jehovah and to his goodness in the latter days.

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