Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
for true wisdom has two sides.
Know then that God has chosen to overlook some of your sin.
New American Standard Bible
For sound wisdom
Know then that God
King James Version
And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
International Standard Version
and disclose his wise secrets? After all, there's so much more to understanding. So be aware that God will exact from you less than your sin deserves."
A Conservative Version
and that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacts of thee less than thine iniquity deserves.
American Standard Version
And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
Amplified
And [that He would] show you the secrets of wisdom!
For sound wisdom
Know therefore that God forgets a part of your wickedness and guilt.
Bible in Basic English
And would make clear to you the secrets of wisdom, and the wonders of his purpose!
Darby Translation
And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, how that they are the double of what is realised; and know that +God passeth by much of thine iniquity!
Julia Smith Translation
And he shall announce to thee hidden things of wisdom, for they are the double for understanding. And know thou that God will set to thee from thine iniquity.
King James 2000
And that he would show you the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and [that] he would tell you [the] secrets of wisdom, for {insight has many sides}. And know that God {on your behalf} has forgotten {some of} your guilt.
Modern King James verseion
and would tell you the secrets of His wisdom, that sound wisdom is manifold? Know therefore that God forgets for you some of your iniquity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that he might show thee out of his secret wisdom how manifold his law is! Then shouldest thou know that God had forgotten thee, because of thy sins.
NET Bible
and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom -- for true wisdom has two sides -- so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.
New Heart English Bible
that he would show you the secrets of wisdom. For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.
The Emphasized Bible
That he would declare to thee the secrets of wisdom, for they are double to that which actually is, - -Know then that GOD could bring into forgetfulness for thee, a portion of thine iniquity.
Webster
And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thy iniquity deserveth.
World English Bible
that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.
Youngs Literal Translation
And declare to thee secrets of wisdom, For counsel hath foldings. And know thou that God forgetteth for thee, Some of thine iniquity.
Interlinear
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Tuwshiyah
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 11:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Zophar's First Response To Job
5
and declare His case
for true wisdom has two sides.
Know then that God has chosen to overlook some of your sin.
or discover the limits of the Almighty?
Cross References
Ezra 9:13
After all that has happened to us because of our evil deeds and terrible guilt—though You, our God, have punished us less than our sins deserve and have allowed us to survive
Deuteronomy 29:29
The hidden things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things belong to us and our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law.
Job 9:4
Who has opposed Him and come out unharmed?
Job 15:5
and you choose the language of the crafty.
Job 15:8
or have a monopoly on wisdom?
Job 15:11
even the words that deal gently with you?
Job 28:28
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Psalm 25:14
is for those who fear Him,
and He reveals His covenant to them.
Psalm 103:10
or repaid us according to our offenses.
Psalm 106:43-46
but they continued to rebel deliberately
and were beaten down by their sin.
Lamentations 3:22
ח Khet
we do not perish,
for His mercies never end.
Daniel 2:28
But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has let King Nebuchadnezzar know what will happen in the last days.
Daniel 2:47
The king said to Daniel, “Your God is indeed God of gods, Lord of kings,
Matthew 13:35
so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:
I will declare things kept secret
from the foundation of the world.
Romans 16:25-26
Now to Him who has power to strengthen you
1 Corinthians 2:9-11
But as it is written:
and what never entered the human mind—
God prepared this for those who love Him.
Ephesians 3:5
This was not made known to people