Job 9:4
What does Job 9:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 9:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000He iswise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?—
KJV
King James Version · 1611He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He iswise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?—
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He is wise in heart and great in strength: who ever made his face hard against him, and any good came of it?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Wise in heart and strong in power--Who hath hardened toward Him and is at peace?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath resisted him, and hath had peace?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He is wise in heart and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and had peace?
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 28:14
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
- Exodus 14:17
And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall go in after them: and I will get me honor upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
- Psalms 136:5
To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
- Daniel 5:20
But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened so that he dealt proudly, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:
- Job 36:5
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: He is mighty in strength of understanding.
- Jude 1:24
Now unto him that is able to guard you from stumbling, and to set you before the presence of his glory without blemish in exceeding joy,
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