“If you direct your heart rightly, you will stretch out your hands toward him.
Job 15:12 - New Revised Standard Version Why does your heart carry you away, and why do your eyes flash, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Why doth thine heart carry thee away? And what do thy eyes wink at, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Why does your heart carry you away [why allow yourself to be controlled by feeling]? And why do your eyes flash [in anger or contempt], American Standard Version (1901) Why doth thy heart carry thee away? And why do thine eyes flash, Common English Bible Why has your mind seized you, why have your eyes flashed, Catholic Public Domain Version Why does your heart exalt you, and why do you gaze with your eyes, as if thinking great things? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Why doth thy heart elevate thee, and why dost thou stare with thy eyes, as if they were thinking great things? |
“If you direct your heart rightly, you will stretch out your hands toward him.
so that you turn your spirit against God, and let such words go out of your mouth?
Surely there are mockers around me, and my eye dwells on their provocation.
“The godless in heart cherish anger; they do not cry for help when he binds them.
Do not let my treacherous enemies rejoice over me, or those who hate me without cause wink the eye.
Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the inclination of your heart and the desire of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.