Job 34:1
American King James Furthermore Elihu answered and said,
American Standard Version Moreover Elihu answered and said,
King James Furthermore Elihu answered and said,
World English Bible Moreover Elihu answered,
Job 34:2
American King James Hear my words, O you wise men; and give ear to me, you that have knowledge.
American Standard Version Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
King James Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
World English Bible “Hear my words, you wise men. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
Job 34:3
American King James For the ear tries words, as the mouth tastes meat.
American Standard Version For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.
King James For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
World English Bible For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food.
Job 34:4
American King James Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
American Standard Version Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good.
King James Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
World English Bible Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good.
Job 34:5
American King James For Job has said, I am righteous: and God has taken away my judgment.
American Standard Version For Job hath said, I am righteous, And God hath taken away my right:
King James For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.
World English Bible For Job has said, ‘I am righteous, God has taken away my right.
Job 34:6
American King James Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.
American Standard Version Notwithstanding my right I am `accounted' a liar; My wound is incurable, `though I am' without transgression.
King James Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.
World English Bible Notwithstanding my right I am considered a liar. My wound is incurable, though I am without disobedience.’
Job 34:7
American King James What man is like Job, who drinks up scorning like water?
American Standard Version What man is like Job, Who drinketh up scoffing like water,
King James What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?
World English Bible What man is like Job, who drinks scorn like water,
Job 34:8
American King James Which goes in company with the workers of iniquity, and walks with wicked men.
American Standard Version Who goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, And walketh with wicked men?
King James Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
World English Bible who goes in company with the workers of iniquity, and walks with wicked men?
Job 34:9
American King James For he has said, It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
American Standard Version For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing That he should delight himself with God.
King James For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
World English Bible For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.’
Job 34:10
American King James Therefore listen to me you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
American Standard Version Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: Far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, And from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
King James Therefore hearken unto me ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
World English Bible “Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Job 34:11
American King James For the work of a man shall he render to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
American Standard Version For the work of a man will he render unto him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.
King James For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
World English Bible For the work of a man he will render to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
Job 34:12
American King James Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
American Standard Version Yea, of a surety, God will not do wickedly, Neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
King James Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
World English Bible Yes surely, God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
Job 34:13
American King James Who has given him a charge over the earth? or who has disposed the whole world?
American Standard Version Who gave him a charge over the earth? Or who hath disposed the whole world?
King James Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
World English Bible Who put him in charge of the earth? Or who has appointed him over the whole world?
Job 34:14
American King James If he set his heart on man, if he gather to himself his spirit and his breath;
American Standard Version If he set his heart upon himself, `If' he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
King James If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
World English Bible If he set his heart on himself, if he gathered to himself his spirit and his breath,
Job 34:15
American King James All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again to dust.
American Standard Version All flesh shall perish together, And man shall turn again unto dust.
King James All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
World English Bible all flesh would perish together, and man would turn again to dust.
Job 34:16
American King James If now you have understanding, hear this: listen to the voice of my words.
American Standard Version If now `thou hast' understanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.
King James If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
World English Bible “If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.
Job 34:17
American King James Shall even he that hates right govern? and will you condemn him that is most just?
American Standard Version Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous `and' mighty?-
King James Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
World English Bible Should even one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty,
Job 34:18
American King James Is it fit to say to a king, You are wicked? and to princes, You are ungodly?
American Standard Version `Him' that saith to a king, `Thou art' vile, `Or' to nobles, `Ye are' wicked;
King James Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
World English Bible who says to a king, ‘Vile!’ or to nobles, ‘Wicked!’?
Job 34:19
American King James How much less to him that accepts not the persons of princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
American Standard Version That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.
King James How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
World English Bible He doesn’t respect the persons of princes, nor respect the rich more than the poor, for they all are the work of his hands.
Job 34:20
American King James In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.
American Standard Version In a moment they die, even at midnight; The people are shaken and pass away, And the mighty are taken away without hand.
King James In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.
World English Bible In a moment they die, even at midnight. The people are shaken and pass away. The mighty are taken away without a hand.
Job 34:21
American King James For his eyes are on the ways of man, and he sees all his goings.
American Standard Version For his eyes are upon the ways of a man, And he seeth all his goings.
King James For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
World English Bible “For his eyes are on the ways of a man. He sees all his goings.
Job 34:22
American King James There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
American Standard Version There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
King James There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
World English Bible There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Job 34:23
American King James For he will not lay on man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
American Standard Version For he needeth not further to consider a man, That he should go before God in judgment.
King James For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
World English Bible For he doesn’t need to consider a man further, that he should go before God in judgment.
Job 34:24
American King James He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
American Standard Version He breaketh in pieces mighty men `in ways' past finding out, And setteth others in their stead.
King James He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
World English Bible He breaks mighty men in pieces in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place.
Job 34:25
American King James Therefore he knows their works, and he overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
American Standard Version Therefore he taketh knowledge of their works; And he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
King James Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
World English Bible Therefore he takes knowledge of their works. He overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
Job 34:26
American King James He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
American Standard Version He striketh them as wicked men In the open sight of others;
King James He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
World English Bible He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
Job 34:27
American King James Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
American Standard Version Because they turned aside from following him, And would not have regard in any of his ways:
King James Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
World English Bible because they turned away from following him, and wouldn’t pay attention to any of his ways,
Job 34:28
American King James So that they cause the cry of the poor to come to him, and he hears the cry of the afflicted.
American Standard Version So that they caused the cry of the poor to come unto him, And he heard the cry of the afflicted.
King James So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
World English Bible so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him. He heard the cry of the afflicted.
Job 34:29
American King James When he gives quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hides his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
American Standard Version When he giveth quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? Alike whether `it be done' unto a nation, or unto a man:
King James When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
World English Bible When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? He is over a nation or a man alike,
Job 34:30
American King James That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
American Standard Version That the godless man reign not, That there be none to ensnare the people.
King James That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
World English Bible that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people.
Job 34:31
American King James Surely it is meet to be said to God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
American Standard Version For hath any said unto God, I have borne `chastisement', I will not offend `any more':
King James Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
World English Bible “For has any said to God, ‘I am guilty, but I will not offend any more.
Job 34:32
American King James That which I see not teach you me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
American Standard Version That which I see not teach thou me: If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more?
King James That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
World English Bible Teach me that which I don’t see. If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more’?
Job 34:33
American King James Should it be according to your mind? he will recompense it, whether you refuse, or whether you choose; and not I: therefore speak what you know.
American Standard Version Shall his recompense be as thou wilt, that thou refusest it? For thou must choose, and not I: Therefore speak what thou knowest.
King James Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.
World English Bible Shall his recompense be as you desire, that you refuse it? For you must choose, and not I. Therefore speak what you know.
Job 34:34
American King James Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man listen to me.
American Standard Version Men of understanding will say unto me, Yea, every wise man that heareth me:
King James Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
World English Bible Men of understanding will tell me, yes, every wise man who hears me:
Job 34:35
American King James Job has spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
American Standard Version Job speaketh without knowledge, And his words are without wisdom.
King James Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
World English Bible ‘Job speaks without knowledge. His words are without wisdom.’
Job 34:36
American King James My desire is that Job may be tried to the end because of his answers for wicked men.
American Standard Version Would that Job were tried unto the end, Because of his answering like wicked men.
King James My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.
World English Bible I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.
Job 34:37
American King James For he adds rebellion to his sin, he clapps his hands among us, and multiplies his words against God.
American Standard Version For he addeth rebellion unto his sin; He clappeth his hands among us, And multiplieth his words against God.
King James For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
World English Bible For he adds rebellion to his sin. He claps his hands among us, and multiplies his words against God.”