Job 36:1
American King James Elihu also proceeded, and said,
American Standard Version Elihu also proceeded, and said,
King James Elihu also proceeded, and said,
World English Bible Elihu also continued, and said,
Job 36:2
American King James Suffer me a little, and I will show you that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.
American Standard Version Suffer me a little, and I will show thee; For I have yet somewhat to say on God's behalf.
King James Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.
World English Bible “Bear with me a little, and I will show you; for I still have something to say on God’s behalf.
Job 36:3
American King James I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
American Standard Version I will fetch my knowledge from afar, And will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
King James I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
World English Bible I will get my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
Job 36:4
American King James For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with you.
American Standard Version For truly my words are not false: One that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
King James For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
World English Bible For truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
Job 36:5
American King James Behold, God is mighty, and despises not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
American Standard Version Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: He is mighty in strength of understanding.
King James Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
World English Bible “Behold, God is mighty, and doesn’t despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding.
Job 36:6
American King James He preserves not the life of the wicked: but gives right to the poor.
American Standard Version He preserveth not the life of the wicked, But giveth to the afflicted `their' right.
King James He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
World English Bible He doesn’t preserve the life of the wicked, but gives justice to the afflicted.
Job 36:7
American King James He withdraws not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yes, he does establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
American Standard Version He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: But with kings upon the throne He setteth them for ever, and they are exalted.
King James He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
World English Bible He doesn’t withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne, he sets them forever, and they are exalted.
Job 36:8
American King James And if they be bound in fetters, and be held in cords of affliction;
American Standard Version And if they be bound in fetters, And be taken in the cords of afflictions;
King James And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;
World English Bible If they are bound in fetters, and are taken in the cords of afflictions,
Job 36:9
American King James Then he shows them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.
American Standard Version Then he showeth them their work, And their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.
King James Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.
World English Bible then he shows them their work, and their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.
Job 36:10
American King James He opens also their ear to discipline, and commands that they return from iniquity.
American Standard Version He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.
King James He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
World English Bible He also opens their ears to instruction, and commands that they return from iniquity.
Job 36:11
American King James If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
American Standard Version If they hearken and serve `him', They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures.
King James If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
World English Bible If they listen and serve him, they will spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
Job 36:12
American King James But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.
American Standard Version But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge.
King James But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.
World English Bible But if they don’t listen, they will perish by the sword; they will die without knowledge.
Job 36:13
American King James But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he binds them.
American Standard Version But they that are godless in heart lay up anger: They cry not for help when he bindeth them.
King James But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.
World English Bible “But those who are godless in heart lay up anger. They don’t cry for help when he binds them.
Job 36:14
American King James They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean.
American Standard Version They die in youth, And their life `perisheth' among the unclean.
King James They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean.
World English Bible They die in youth. Their life perishes among the unclean.
Job 36:15
American King James He delivers the poor in his affliction, and opens their ears in oppression.
American Standard Version He delivereth the afflicted by their affliction, And openeth their ear in oppression.
King James He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.
World English Bible He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression.
Job 36:16
American King James Even so would he have removed you out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no narrow place; and that which should be set on your table should be full of fatness.
American Standard Version Yea, he would have allured thee out of distress Into a broad place, where there is no straitness; And that which is set on thy table would be full of fatness.
King James Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.
World English Bible Yes, he would have allured you out of distress, into a wide place, where there is no restriction. That which is set on your table would be full of fatness.
Job 36:17
American King James But you have fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on you.
American Standard Version But thou art full of the judgment of the wicked: Judgment and justice take hold `on thee'.
King James But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.
World English Bible “But you are full of the judgment of the wicked. Judgment and justice take hold of you.
Job 36:18
American King James Because there is wrath, beware lest he take you away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver you.
American Standard Version For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements; Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.
King James Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
World English Bible Don’t let riches entice you to wrath, neither let the great size of a bribe turn you aside.
Job 36:19
American King James Will he esteem your riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
American Standard Version Will thy cry avail, `that thou be' not in distress, Or all the forces of `thy' strength?
King James Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
World English Bible Would your wealth sustain you in distress, or all the might of your strength?
Job 36:20
American King James Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.
American Standard Version Desire not the night, When peoples are cut off in their place.
King James Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.
World English Bible Don’t desire the night, when people are cut off in their place.
Job 36:21
American King James Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this have you chosen rather than affliction.
American Standard Version Take heed, regard not iniquity: For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
King James Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
World English Bible Take heed, don’t regard iniquity; for you have chosen this rather than affliction.
Job 36:22
American King James Behold, God exalts by his power: who teaches like him?
American Standard Version Behold, God doeth loftily in his power: Who is a teacher like unto him?
King James Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
World English Bible Behold, God is exalted in his power. Who is a teacher like him?
Job 36:23
American King James Who has enjoined him his way? or who can say, You have worked iniquity?
American Standard Version Who hath enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness?
King James Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?
World English Bible Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who can say, ‘You have committed unrighteousness?’
Job 36:24
American King James Remember that you magnify his work, which men behold.
American Standard Version Remember that thou magnify his work, Whereof men have sung.
King James Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.
World English Bible “Remember that you magnify his work, about which men have sung.
Job 36:25
American King James Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
American Standard Version All men have looked thereon; Man beholdeth it afar off.
King James Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
World English Bible All men have looked on it. Man sees it afar off.
Job 36:26
American King James Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.
American Standard Version Behold, God is great, and we know him not; The number of his years is unsearchable.
King James Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.
World English Bible Behold, God is great, and we don’t know him. The number of his years is unsearchable.
Job 36:27
American King James For he makes small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapor thereof:
American Standard Version For he draweth up the drops of water, Which distil in rain from his vapor,
King James For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof:
World English Bible For he draws up the drops of water, which distill in rain from his vapor,
Job 36:28
American King James Which the clouds do drop and distil on man abundantly.
American Standard Version Which the skies pour down And drop upon man abundantly.
King James Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.
World English Bible which the skies pour down and which drop on man abundantly.
Job 36:29
American King James Also can any understand the spreading of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?
American Standard Version Yea, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, The thunderings of his pavilion?
King James Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?
World English Bible Indeed, can anyone understand the spreading of the clouds and the thunderings of his pavilion?
Job 36:30
American King James Behold, he spreads his light on it, and covers the bottom of the sea.
American Standard Version Behold, he spreadeth his light around him; And he covereth the bottom of the sea.
King James Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea.
World English Bible Behold, he spreads his light around him. He covers the bottom of the sea.
Job 36:31
American King James For by them judges he the people; he gives meat in abundance.
American Standard Version For by these he judgeth the peoples; He giveth food in abundance.
King James For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.
World English Bible For by these he judges the people. He gives food in abundance.
Job 36:32
American King James With clouds he covers the light; and commands it not to shine by the cloud that comes between.
American Standard Version He covereth his hands with the lightning, And giveth it a charge that it strike the mark.
King James With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.
World English Bible He covers his hands with the lightning, and commands it to strike the mark.
Job 36:33
American King James The noise thereof shows concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapor.
American Standard Version The noise thereof telleth concerning him, The cattle also concerning `the storm' that cometh up.
King James The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.
World English Bible Its noise tells about him, and the livestock also, concerning the storm that comes up.