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Job 31:23

Job 31:23 is verse 23 of Job chapter 31, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.

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King James Version

For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

World English Bible

For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because of his majesty, I can do nothing.

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Job 31:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible

21 if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,

22 then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket.

23 For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.

24 If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security,

25 if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Job 20:23

When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats.

Job 21:20

Let his eyes see his own destruction; let him drink for himself the wrath of the Almighty.

Genesis 39:9

No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”

Psalms 119:120

My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.

Isaiah 13:6

Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

Joel 1:15

Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

2 Corinthians 5:11

Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

Job 13:11

Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?

Job 40:9

Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His?

Job 42:5

My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.

Job 42:6

Therefore I retract my words, and I repent in dust and ashes.”

Psalms 76:7

You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?

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