Job 37:19,23
Job 37:19 New Living Translation (NLT)
“So teach the rest of us what to say to God. We are too ignorant to make our own arguments.
Job 37:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though he is just and righteous, he does not destroy us.
Job 37:19-22 The Message (MSG)
“If you’re so smart, give us a lesson in how to address God. We’re in the dark and can’t figure it out. Do you think I’m dumb enough to challenge God? Wouldn’t that just be asking for trouble? No one in his right mind stares straight at the sun on a clear and cloudless day. As gold comes from the northern mountains, so a terrible beauty streams from God.
Job 37:23-24 The Message (MSG)
“Mighty God! Far beyond our reach! Unsurpassable in power and justice! It’s unthinkable that he’d treat anyone unfairly. So bow to him in deep reverence, one and all! If you’re wise, you’ll most certainly worship him.”
Job 37:19 King James Version (KJV)
Teach us what we shall say unto him; For we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.
Job 37:23 King James Version (KJV)
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power, and in judgment, And in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
Job 37:19 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Teach us what we shall say to Him; We cannot arrange our case because of darkness.
Job 37:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness.
Job 37:19 New Century Version (NCV)
Tell us what we should say to him; we cannot get our arguments ready because we do not have enough understanding.
Job 37:23 New Century Version (NCV)
The Almighty is too high for us to reach. He has great strength; he is always right and never punishes unfairly.
Job 37:19 American Standard Version (ASV)
Teach us what we shall say unto him; For we cannot set our speech in order by reason of darkness.
Job 37:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.
Job 37:19 New International Version (NIV)
“Tell us what we should say to him; we cannot draw up our case because of our darkness.
Job 37:23 New International Version (NIV)
The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.
Job 37:19 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Teach us what we should say to Him, For we can prepare nothing because of the darkness.
Job 37:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress.
Job 37:19 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Tell us [Job] what words [of man] shall we say to such a Being; We cannot state our case because of darkness [that is, our ignorance in the presence of the unsearchable God].
Job 37:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not do violence to [nor disregard] justice and abundant righteousness. [1 Tim 6:16]