Job 31:23
American King James Version (AKJV)
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For the fear of God kept me back, and because of his power I might not do such things.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
For I have always feared God, like waves flowing over me, whose weight I was unable to bear.
Darby Bible (DBY)
For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I was powerless.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
For I have always feared God as waves swelling over me, and his weight I was not able to bear.
English Revised Version (ERV)
For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I could do nothing.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
Since I'm terrified of what punishment God may have in store for me, and because of his majesty, I could never do this.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
For calamity from God was a terror to me, And by reason of His majesty I could do nothing.
King James Version (KJV)
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because his majesty, I can do nothing.
Webster Bible (Webster)
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
World English Bible (WEB)
For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because his majesty, I can do nothing.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because of his majesty, I can do nothing.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
For a dread unto me is calamity from God, And because of His excellency I am not able.