Verse Comparison: Job 41:9
American Standard Version
Behold, the hope of him is in vain: Will not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
Amplified® Bible
Behold, the hope of [his assailant] is disappointed; one is cast down even at the sight of him!
Contemporary English Version
Merely a glimpse of this monster makes all courage melt.
Darby English Version
Lo, hope as to him is belied: is not one cast down even at the sight of him?
Good News Bible
Anyone who sees Leviathan loses courage and falls to the ground.
King James Version
Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
New American Standard Bible
"Behold, your expectation is false; Will you be laid low even at the sight of him?
New International Version
Any hope of subduing him is false;
the mere sight of him is overpowering.
New King James Version
Indeed, any hope of overcoming him is false;
Shall one not be overwhelmed at the sight of him?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Behold, your expectation has proved false; Will you suffer humiliation even at the sight of him?
Revised Standard Version
Behold, the hope of a man is disappointed; he is laid low even at the sight of him.
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, the hope of him is found a liar, Also at his appearance is not one cast down?
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