Parallel Verses
Amplified
‘Job ought to be tried
Because he answers like wicked men!
New American Standard Bible
Because he answers
King James Version
My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.
Holman Bible
because his answers are like those of wicked men.
International Standard Version
Oh, how Job needs to be given a full court trial, as a rebuke to those who practice evil,
A Conservative Version
But surely not. Learn thou Job not to still give an answer like the foolish,
American Standard Version
Would that Job were tried unto the end, Because of his answering like wicked men.
Bible in Basic English
May Job be tested to the end, because his answers have been like those of evil men.
Darby Translation
Would that Job may be tried unto the end, because of his answers after the manner of evil men!
Julia Smith Translation
My father, Job shall be tried even to the end, for turning back with men of iniquity.
King James 2000
My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because he answers like wicked men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Would that Job were tested up to [the] end because [his] answers [are] like [those from] men of mischief,
Modern King James verseion
Would that Job may be tried to the end because his answers are like men of iniquity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
O father let Job be well tried, because he hath turned himself to the wicked:
NET Bible
But Job will be tested to the end, because his answers are like those of wicked men.
New Heart English Bible
I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.
The Emphasized Bible
Would that Job might be tested to the uttermost, for replying with the men of iniquity:
Webster
My desire is that Job may be tried to the end, because of his answers for wicked men.
World English Bible
I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.
Youngs Literal Translation
My Father! let Job be tried -- unto victory, Because of answers for men of iniquity,
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 34:36
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Asserts God's Justice
35
‘Job speaks without knowledge,
And his words are without wisdom and insight.
‘Job ought to be tried
Because he answers like wicked men!
‘For he adds rebellion [in his unsubmissive, defiant attitude toward God] to his [unacknowledged] sin;
He claps his hands among us [in open mockery and contempt of God],
And he multiplies his words [of accusation] against God.’”
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Job 12:6
“The tents of the destroyers prosper;
And those who provoke God are [apparently] secure,
Whom God brings into their power.
Job 21:7
“Why do the wicked still live,
Become old, and become mighty in power?
Job 22:15
“Will you keep to the ancient path
That wicked men walked [in the time of Noah],
Job 23:16
“For God has made my heart faint,
And the Almighty has terrified me,
Job 24:1
Why do those who know Him not see His days [for punishment of the wicked]?
Job 34:8-9
Who goes in company with those who do evil
And walks with wicked men?
Psalm 17:3
You have tried my heart;
You have visited me in the night;
You have tested me and You find nothing [evil in me];
I intend that my mouth will not transgress.
Psalm 26:2
Examine me, O Lord, and try me;
Test my heart and my mind.
James 5:11
You know we call those blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] who were steadfast and endured [difficult circumstances]. You have heard of the patient endurance of Job and you have seen the Lord’s outcome [how He richly blessed Job]. The Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.