Job 9:1
American King James Then Job answered and said,
American Standard Version Then Job answered and said,
King James Then Job answered and said,
World English Bible Then Job answered,
Job 9:2
American King James I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?
American Standard Version Of a truth I know that it is so: But how can man be just with God?
King James I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?
World English Bible “Truly I know that it is so, but how can man be just with God?
Job 9:3
American King James If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
American Standard Version If he be pleased to contend with him, He cannot answer him one of a thousand.
King James If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
World English Bible If he is pleased to contend with him, he can’t answer him one time in a thousand.
Job 9:4
American King James He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against him, and has prospered?
American Standard Version `He is' wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?-
King James He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
World English Bible God is wise in heart, and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against him and prospered?
Job 9:5
American King James Which removes the mountains, and they know not: which overturns them in his anger.
American Standard Version `Him' that removeth the mountains, and they know it not, When he overturneth them in his anger;
King James Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.
World English Bible He removes the mountains, and they don’t know it, when he overturns them in his anger.
Job 9:6
American King James Which shakes the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.
American Standard Version That shaketh the earth out of its place, And the pillars thereof tremble;
King James Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.
World English Bible He shakes the earth out of its place. Its pillars tremble.
Job 9:7
American King James Which commands the sun, and it rises not; and seals up the stars.
American Standard Version That commandeth the sun, and it riseth not, And sealeth up the stars;
King James Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
World English Bible He commands the sun and it doesn’t rise, and seals up the stars.
Job 9:8
American King James Which alone spreads out the heavens, and treads on the waves of the sea.
American Standard Version That alone stretcheth out the heavens, And treadeth upon the waves of the sea;
King James Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.
World English Bible He alone stretches out the heavens, and treads on the waves of the sea.
Job 9:9
American King James Which makes Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
American Standard Version That maketh the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south;
King James Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
World English Bible He makes the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, and the rooms of the south.
Job 9:10
American King James Which does great things past finding out; yes, and wonders without number.
American Standard Version That doeth great things past finding out, Yea, marvellous things without number.
King James Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.
World English Bible He does great things past finding out; yes, marvelous things without number.
Job 9:11
American King James See, he goes by me, and I see him not: he passes on also, but I perceive him not.
American Standard Version Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: He passeth on also, but I perceive him not.
King James Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.
World English Bible Behold, he goes by me, and I don’t see him. He passes on also, but I don’t perceive him.
Job 9:12
American King James Behold, he takes away, who can hinder him? who will say to him, What do you?
American Standard Version Behold, he seizeth `the prey', who can hinder him? Who will say unto him, What doest thou?
King James Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?
World English Bible Behold, he snatches away. Who can hinder him? Who will ask him, ‘What are you doing?’
Job 9:13
American King James If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
American Standard Version God will not withdraw his anger; The helpers of Rahab do stoop under him.
King James If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
World English Bible “God will not withdraw his anger. The helpers of Rahab stoop under him.
Job 9:14
American King James How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
American Standard Version How much less shall I answer him, And choose out my words `to reason' with him?
King James How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
World English Bible How much less will I answer him, and choose my words to argue with him?
Job 9:15
American King James Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
American Standard Version Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
King James Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
World English Bible Though I were righteous, yet I wouldn’t answer him. I would make supplication to my judge.
Job 9:16
American King James If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had listened to my voice.
American Standard Version If I had called, and he had answered me, Yet would I not believe that he hearkened unto my voice.
King James If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
World English Bible If I had called, and he had answered me, yet I wouldn’t believe that he listened to my voice.
Job 9:17
American King James For he breaks me with a tempest, and multiplies my wounds without cause.
American Standard Version For he breaketh me with a tempest, And multiplieth my wounds without cause.
King James For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
World English Bible For he breaks me with a storm, and multiplies my wounds without cause.
Job 9:18
American King James He will not suffer me to take my breath, but fills me with bitterness.
American Standard Version He will not suffer me to take my breath, But filleth me with bitterness.
King James He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.
World English Bible He will not allow me to catch my breath, but fills me with bitterness.
Job 9:19
American King James If I speak of strength, see, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
American Standard Version If `we speak' of strength, lo, `he is' mighty! And if of justice, Who, `saith he', will summon me?
King James If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
World English Bible If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty! If of justice, ‘Who,’ says he, ‘will summon me?’
Job 9:20
American King James If I justify myself, my own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
American Standard Version Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse.
King James If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
World English Bible Though I am righteous, my own mouth will condemn me. Though I am blameless, it will prove me perverse.
Job 9:21
American King James Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
American Standard Version I am perfect; I regard not myself; I despise my life.
King James Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
World English Bible I am blameless. I don’t respect myself. I despise my life.
Job 9:22
American King James This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroys the perfect and the wicked.
American Standard Version It is all one; therefore I say, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.
King James This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.
World English Bible “It is all the same. Therefore I say he destroys the blameless and the wicked.
Job 9:23
American King James If the whip slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.
American Standard Version If the scourge slay suddenly, He will mock at the trial of the innocent.
King James If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.
World English Bible If the scourge kills suddenly, he will mock at the trial of the innocent.
Job 9:24
American King James The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covers the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
American Standard Version The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He covereth the faces of the judges thereof: If `it be' not `he', who then is it?
King James The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
World English Bible The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?
Job 9:25
American King James Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.
American Standard Version Now my days are swifter than a post: They flee away, they see no good,
King James Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.
World English Bible “Now my days are swifter than a runner. They flee away. They see no good.
Job 9:26
American King James They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hastens to the prey.
American Standard Version They are passed away as the swift ships; As the eagle that swoopeth on the prey.
King James They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.
World English Bible They have passed away as the swift ships, as the eagle that swoops on the prey.
Job 9:27
American King James If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:
American Standard Version If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my `sad' countenance, and be of good cheer;
King James If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:
World English Bible If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and cheer up,’
Job 9:28
American King James I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that you will not hold me innocent.
American Standard Version I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.
King James I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.
World English Bible I am afraid of all my sorrows. I know that you will not hold me innocent.
Job 9:29
American King James If I be wicked, why then labor I in vain?
American Standard Version I shall be condemned; Why then do I labor in vain?
King James If I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?
World English Bible I will be condemned. Why then do I labor in vain?
Job 9:30
American King James If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;
American Standard Version If I wash myself with snow water, And make my hands never so clean;
King James If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;
World English Bible If I wash myself with snow, and cleanse my hands with lye,
Job 9:31
American King James Yet shall you plunge me in the ditch, and my own clothes shall abhor me.
American Standard Version Yet wilt thou plunge me in the ditch, And mine own clothes shall abhor me.
King James Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.
World English Bible yet you will plunge me in the ditch. My own clothes will abhor me.
Job 9:32
American King James For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment.
American Standard Version For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, That we should come together in judgment.
King James For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment.
World English Bible For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, that we should come together in judgment.
Job 9:33
American King James Neither is there any judge between us, that might lay his hand on us both.
American Standard Version There is no umpire betwixt us, That might lay his hand upon us both.
King James Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.
World English Bible There is no umpire between us, that might lay his hand on us both.
Job 9:34
American King James Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:
American Standard Version Let him take his rod away from me, And let not his terror make me afraid:
King James Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:
World English Bible Let him take his rod away from me. Let his terror not make me afraid;
Job 9:35
American King James Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me.
American Standard Version Then would I speak, and not fear him; For I am not so in myself.
King James Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me.
World English Bible then I would speak, and not fear him, for I am not so in myself.