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Job 31:23

American Standard Version

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

Job 31:23 · World English Bible

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 mine arm be broken from the bone.
  3. 23For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
  4. 24If I have made gold my hope, And have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
  5. 25If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gotten much;