Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I'll give an account for every step I've taken; I'll approach him confidently like a Commander-in-Chief."
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Holman Bible
I would approach Him like a prince.
A Conservative Version
I would declare to him the number of my steps. I would go near to him as a prince.
American Standard Version
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.
Amplified
“I would count out to Him the number of my steps [with every detail of my life],
Approaching His presence as if I were a prince.
Bible in Basic English
I would make clear the number of my steps, I would put it before him like a prince! The words of Job are ended.
Darby Translation
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I come near to him.
Julia Smith Translation
The number of my steps I shall announce to him: as a leader I shall draw near to him.
King James 2000
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I would give him an account of my steps; I would approach him like a noble.
Modern King James verseion
I would declare to Him the number of my steps; like a prince I would go near Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I have told the number of my goings, and delivered them unto him as to a prince.
NET Bible
I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach him.
New Heart English Bible
I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.
The Emphasized Bible
The number of my footsteps, I would declare to him, Like a noble, would I draw near to him.
Webster
I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.
World English Bible
I would declare to him the number of my steps. as a prince would I go near to him.
Youngs Literal Translation
The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 31:37
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense Continued
36 I'll wear it on my shoulder, or tie it on my head for a crown! 37 I'll give an account for every step I've taken; I'll approach him confidently like a Commander-in-Chief." 38 "If my land were to cry out against me or if all its furrows wept as one,
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Cross References
Genesis 32:28
"Your name won't be Jacob anymore," the man replied, "but Israel, because you exerted yourself against both God and men, and you've emerged victorious."
Job 1:3
His livestock included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 teams of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and many servants. Indeed, the man's stature greatly exceeded that of many people who lived in the East.
Job 9:3
If one were to seek to argue with him, he won't be able to answer him even once in a thousand times.
Job 13:15
Even though he kills me, I'll continue to hope in him. At least I'll be able to argue my case to his face!
Job 14:16
Then you'll certainly count every step I took, but you won't keep an inventory of my sin.
Job 29:25
I set an example of the way to live, as a leader would; I lived like a king among his army; like one who comforts mourners."
Job 42:3-6
You asked, "Who is this that darkens counsel without knowledge?' Well now, I have talked about what I don't understand awesome things beyond me that I don't know.
Psalm 19:12
Who can detect his own mistake? Cleanse me from hidden sin.
Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have boldness and confident access through his faithfulness.
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Instead, we have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet he never sinned.
1 John 3:19-21
This is how we will know that we belong to the truth and how we will be able to keep ourselves strong in his presence.