Verse Comparison: Job 32:22
American Standard Version
For I know not to give flattering titles; `Else' would my Maker soon take me away.
Amplified® Bible
For I know not how to flatter, [wasting my time in mere formalities, for then] my Maker would soon take me away.
Contemporary English Version
if I did, my Creator would quickly destroy me!
Darby English Version
For I know not how to flatter; my Maker would soon take me away.
Good News Bible
I don't know how to flatter, and God would quickly punish me if I did.
King James Version
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
New American Standard Bible
"For I do not know how to flatter, {Else} my Maker would soon take me away.
New International Version
for if I were skilled in flattery,
my Maker would soon take me away.
New King James Version
For I do not know how to flatter,
Else my Maker would soon take me away.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For I do not know how to flatter, Else my Maker would soon take me away.
Revised Standard Version
For I do not know how to flatter,
else would my Maker soon put an end to me.
Young's Literal Translation
For I have not known to give flattering titles, In a little doth my Maker take me away.
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