Verse Comparison: Job 4:17
American Standard Version
Shall mortal man be more just than God? Shall a man be more pure than his Maker?
Amplified® Bible
Can mortal man be just before God, {or} be more right than He is? Can a man be pure before his Maker, {or} be more cleansed than He is?
Contemporary English Version
"No humans are innocent in the eyes of God their Creator.
Darby English Version
Shall [mortal] man be more just than +God? Shall a man be purer than his Maker?
Good News Bible
"Can anyone be righteous in the sight of God or be pure before his Creator?
King James Version
Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?
New American Standard Bible
`Can mankind be just before God? Can a man be pure before his Maker?
New International Version
'Can a mortal be more righteous than God?
Can a man be more pure than his Maker?
New King James Version
'Can a mortal be more righteous than God?
Can a man be more pure than his Maker?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
'Can mankind appear just before God? Can a man appear pure before his Maker?
Revised Standard Version
'Can mortal man be righteous before God? Can a man be pure before his Maker?
Young's Literal Translation
`Is mortal man than God more righteous? Than his Maker is a man cleaner?