Verse Comparison: Job 40:23
American Standard Version
Behold, if a river overflow, he trembleth not; He is confident, though a Jordan swell even to his mouth.
Amplified® Bible
Behold, if a river is violent {and} overflows, he does not tremble; he is confident, though the Jordan [River] swells and rushes against his mouth.
Contemporary English Version
It remains calm and unafraid with the Jordan River rushing and splashing in its face.
Darby English Version
Lo, the river overfloweth -- he startleth not: he is confident though a Jordan break forth against his mouth.
Good News Bible
He is not afraid of a rushing river; he is calm when the Jordan dashes in his face.
King James Version
Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
New American Standard Bible
"If a river rages, he is not alarmed; He is confident, though the Jordan rushes to his mouth.
New International Version
When the river rages, he is not alarmed;
he is secure, though the Jordan should surge against his mouth.
New King James Version
Indeed the river may rage,
Yet he is not disturbed;
He is confident, though the Jordan gushes into his mouth,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"If a river rages, he does not feel alarm; He feels confident, though the Jordan rushes to his mouth.
Revised Standard Version
Behold, if the river is turbulent he is not frightened; he is confident though Jordan rushes against his mouth.
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, a flood oppresseth -- he doth not haste, He is confident though Jordan Doth come forth unto his mouth.
