Verse Comparison: Job 20:3
American Standard Version
I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.
Amplified® Bible
I have heard the reproof which puts me to shame, but out of my understanding my spirit answers me.
Contemporary English Version
You have accused and insulted me, and reason requires a reply.
Darby English Version
I hear a reproof putting me to shame; and [my] spirit answereth me by mine understanding.
Good News Bible
What you have said is an insult, but I know how to reply to you.
King James Version
I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
New American Standard Bible
"I listened to the reproof which insults me, And the spirit of my understanding makes me answer.
New International Version
I hear a rebuke that dishonors me,
and my understanding inspires me to reply.
New King James Version
I have heard the rebuke that reproaches me,
And the spirit of my understanding causes me to answer.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I listened to the reproof which insults me, And the spirit of my understanding makes me answer.
Revised Standard Version
I hear censure which insults me, and out of my understanding a spirit answers me.
Young's Literal Translation
The chastisement of my shame I hear, And the spirit of mine understanding Doth cause me to answer:
