Verse Comparison: Job 17:4
American Standard Version
For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt `them'.
Amplified® Bible
But their hearts [Lord] You have closed to understanding; therefore You will not let them triumph [by giving them a verdict against me].
Contemporary English Version
My friends won't really listen, all because of you, and so you must be the one to prove them wrong.
Darby English Version
For thou hast hidden their heart from understanding; therefore thou wilt not exalt [them].
Good News Bible
You have closed their minds to reason; don't let them triumph over me now.
King James Version
For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.
New American Standard Bible
"For You have kept their heart from understanding, Therefore You will not exalt {them.}
New International Version
You have closed their minds to understanding;
therefore you will not let them triumph.
New King James Version
For You have hidden their heart from understanding;
Therefore You will not exalt them.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For You have kept their heart from understanding, Therefore You will not exalt them.
Revised Standard Version
Since thou hast closed their minds to understanding, therefore thou wilt not let them triumph.
Young's Literal Translation
For their heart Thou hast hidden From understanding, Therefore Thou dost not exalt them.
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