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Job 31:23

World English Bible

For calamity from God is a terror to me.
Because of his majesty, I can do nothing.

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Job 31:23 in other translations

For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.

Job 31:23 · American Standard Version

Job 31:23 in context

  1. 21if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless,
    because I saw my help in the gate,
  2. 22then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder blade,
    and my arm be broken from the bone.
  3. 23For calamity from God is a terror to me.
    Because of his majesty, I can do nothing.
  4. 24“If I have made gold my hope,
    and have said to the fine gold, ‘You are my confidence;’
  5. 25If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great,
    and because my hand had gotten much;