Verse Comparison: Job 14:21
American Standard Version
His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; And they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
Amplified® Bible
His sons come to honor, and he knows it not; they are brought low, and he perceives it not.
Contemporary English Version
We never live to know if our children are praised or disgraced.
Darby English Version
His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, and he perceiveth it not.
Good News Bible
Our children win honor, but we never know it, nor are we told when they are disgraced.
King James Version
His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
New American Standard Bible
"His sons achieve honor, but he does not know {it;} Or they become insignificant, but he does not perceive it.
New International Version
If his sons are honored, he does not know it;
if they are brought low, he does not see it.
New King James Version
His sons come to honor, and he does not know it;
They are brought low, and he does not perceive it.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"His sons achieve honor, but he does not know it; Or they become insignificant, but he does not perceive it.
Revised Standard Version
His sons come to honor, and he does not know it; they are brought low, and he perceives it not.
Young's Literal Translation
Honoured are his sons, and he knoweth not; And they are little, and he attendeth not to them.
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