Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

Therefore humanity fears him, which none of the wise can quite comprehend."

New American Standard Bible

“Therefore men fear Him;
He does not regard any who are wise of heart.”

King James Version

Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

Holman Bible

Therefore, men fear Him.
He does not look favorably on any who are wise in heart.

A Conservative Version

Men therefore fear him. He does not regard any who are wise of heart.

American Standard Version

Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

Amplified


“Men therefore fear Him;
He does not regard nor respect any who are wise in heart [in their own understanding and conceit].”

Bible in Basic English

For this cause men go in fear of him; he has no respect for any who are wise in heart.

Darby Translation

Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

Julia Smith Translation

For this, men shall fear him: he will not see all the wise of heart.

King James 2000

Men do therefore fear him: he respects not any that are wise of heart.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Therefore people revered him; he does not regard any {who think that they are wise}."

Modern King James verseion

Therefore, men fear Him; He does not respect any who are wise in heart.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Seeing then that everybody feareth him, why should not all wise men also stand in fear of him?"

NET Bible

Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart."

New Heart English Bible

Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."

The Emphasized Bible

Therefore, do men revere him, He will not regard any who are wise in heart.

Webster

Men therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

World English Bible

Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."

Youngs Literal Translation

Therefore do men fear Him, He seeth not any of the wise of heart.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Men
אנושׁ 
'enowsh 
Usage: 42

ראה 
Ra'ah 
Usage: 1308

חכם 
Chakam 
Usage: 137

Context Readings

Elihu Extols God's Majesty

23 We cannot find the Almighty he is majestic in power and justice, and overflowing with righteousness; he never oppresses. 24 Therefore humanity fears him, which none of the wise can quite comprehend."


Cross References

Matthew 10:28

Stop being afraid of those who kill the body but can't kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.

1 Corinthians 1:26

Brothers, think about your own calling. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

Job 5:13

He captures the wise in their own craftiness, bringing a quick end to their cunning advice.

Psalm 130:4

But with you there is forgiveness, so that you may be feared.

Isaiah 5:21

"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I considered and observed on earth the following: The race doesn't go to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor food to the wise, nor wealth to the smart, nor recognition to the skilled. Instead, timing and circumstances meet them all.

Jeremiah 32:39

I'll give them one heart and one lifestyle so they'll fear me always for their own good and for the good of their descendants after them.

Jeremiah 33:9

Jerusalem will be for me a name of joy, praise, and glory to all the nations of the earth that hear about all the good that I'm doing for them. They'll fear and tremble because of all the good and because of all the peace that I'm bringing to Jerusalem.'

Hosea 3:5

Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come in awe to the LORD and to his goodness in the last days.

Matthew 11:25-26

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants.

Luke 10:21

At that moment, the Holy Spirit made Jesus extremely joyful, so Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, because this is what was pleasing to you.

Luke 12:4-5

"But I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can't do anything more.

Romans 2:4

Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?

Romans 11:20-22

That's right! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you remain only because of faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid!

1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is nonsense in God's sight. For it is written, "He catches the wise with their own trickery,"

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