Verse Comparison: Job 34:29
American Standard Version
When he giveth quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? Alike whether `it be done' unto a nation, or unto a man:
Amplified® Bible
When He gives quietness (peace and security from oppression), who then can condemn? When He hides His face [withdrawing His favor and help], who then can behold Him [and make Him gracious], whether it be a nation or a man by himself?--
Contemporary English Version
When God does nothing, can any person or nation find fault with him?
Darby English Version
When he giveth quietness, who then will disturb? and when he hideth [his] face, who shall behold him? and this towards a nation, or towards a man alike;
Good News Bible
If God decided to do nothing at all, no one could criticize him. If he hid his face, we would be helpless.
King James Version
When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
New American Standard Bible
When He keeps quiet, who then can condemn? And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him, That is, in regard to both nation and man?--
New International Version
But if he remains silent, who can condemn him?
If he hides his face, who can see him?
Yet he is over man and nation alike,
New King James Version
When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble?
And when He hides His face, who then can see Him,
Whether it is against a nation or a man alone?'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When He keeps quiet, who then can condemn? And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him, Namely, in regard to both nation and man?--
Revised Standard Version
When he is quiet, who can condemn?
When he hides his face, who can behold him,
whether it be a nation or a man? -
Young's Literal Translation
And He giveth rest, and who maketh wrong? And hideth the face, and who beholdeth it? And in reference to a nation and to a man, `It is' the same.
