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Job 37:24

Job 37:24 is verse 24 of Job chapter 37, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”

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King James Version

Men do 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.”

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Job 37:22–24 · Berean Standard Bible

22 Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; awesome majesty surrounds Him.

23 The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.

24 Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”

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Cross-references

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

Psalms 130:4

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

Jeremiah 32:39

I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Jeremiah 33:9

So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.

Hosea 3:5

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

Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Luke 12:4

I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

Luke 12:5

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

Romans 2:4

Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Romans 11:20

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

Romans 11:21

For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either.

Romans 11:22

Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Job 5:13

He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I saw something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; neither is the bread to the wise, nor the wealth to the intelligent, nor the favor to the skillful. For time and chance happen to all.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.

Luke 10:21

At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.

1 Corinthians 1:26

Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

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