Verse Comparison: Job 5:17
American Standard Version
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
Amplified® Bible
Happy {and} fortunate is the man whom God reproves; so do not despise {or} reject the correction of the Almighty [subjecting you to trial and suffering].
Contemporary English Version
Consider yourself fortunate if God All-Powerful chooses to correct you.
Darby English Version
Behold, happy is the man whom +God correcteth; therefore despise not the chastening of the Almighty.
Good News Bible
Happy is the person whom God corrects! Do not resent it when he rebukes you.
King James Version
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
New American Standard Bible
"Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves, So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
New International Version
"Blessed is the man whom God corrects;
so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
New King James Version
“ Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects;
Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Behold, how happy should the man whom God reproves consider himself, So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
Revised Standard Version
"Behold, happy is the man whom God reproves; therefore despise not the chastening of the Almighty.
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, the happiness of mortal man, God doth reprove him: And the chastisement of the Mighty despise not,
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