True wisdom and power belong to him. The deceived and the deceiver are his.
Job 13:9 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Would it go well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you would deceive a man? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Would it be profitable for you if He should investigate your tactics [with me]? Or as one deceives and mocks a man, do you deceive and mock Him? American Standard Version (1901) Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him? Common English Bible Will it go well when he searches you, or can you fool him as you fool people? Catholic Public Domain Version Or, will it please him, from whom nothing can be concealed? Or, will he be deceived, like a man, by your deceitfulness? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Or shall it please him, from whom nothing can be concealed? Or shall he be deceived as a man, with your deceitful dealings? |
True wisdom and power belong to him. The deceived and the deceiver are his.
But a person dies and fades away; he breathes his last #– #where is he?
Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.
If only Job were tested to the limit, because his answers are like those of wicked men.
So now, do not scoff, or your shackles will become stronger. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord God of Armies a decree of destruction for the whole land.
I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart , to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.