Verse Comparison: Job 21:33
American Standard Version
The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, And all men shall draw after him, As there were innumerable before him.
Amplified® Bible
The clods of the valley are sweet to him, and every man shall follow him to a grave, as innumerable people [have gone] before him.
Contemporary English Version
the earth welcomes them home, while crowds mourn.
Darby English Version
The clods of the valley are sweet unto him; and every man followeth suit after him, as there were innumerable before him.
Good News Bible
thousands join the funeral procession, and even the earth lies gently on their bodies.
King James Version
The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.
New American Standard Bible
"The clods of the valley will gently cover him; Moreover, all men will follow after him, While countless ones {go} before him.
New International Version
The soil in the valley is sweet to him;
all men follow after him,
and a countless throng goes before him.
New King James Version
The clods of the valley shall be sweet to him;
Everyone shall follow him,
As countless have gone before him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"The clods of the valley will gently cover him; Moreover, all men will follow after him, While countless ones go before him.
Revised Standard Version
The clods of the valley are sweet to him; all men follow after him, and those who go before him are innumerable.
Young's Literal Translation
Sweet to him have been the clods of the valley, And after him every man he draweth, And before him there is no numbering.
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