Verse Comparison: Job 15:24
American Standard Version
Distress and anguish make him afraid; They prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.
Amplified® Bible
Distress and anguish terrify him; [he knows] they shall prevail against him, like a king ready for battle.
Contemporary English Version
They are overcome with despair, like a terrified king about to go into battle.
Darby English Version
Distress and anguish make him afraid; they prevail against him, as a king ready for the battle.
Good News Bible
disaster, like a powerful king, is waiting to attack them.
King James Version
Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.
New American Standard Bible
"Distress and anguish terrify him, They overpower him like a king ready for the attack,
New International Version
Distress and anguish fill him with terror;
they overwhelm him, like a king poised to attack,
New King James Version
Trouble and anguish make him afraid;
They overpower him, like a king ready for battle.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Distress and anguish terrify him,They overpower him like a king ready for the attack,
Revised Standard Version
distress and anguish terrify him; they prevail against him, like a king prepared for battle.
Young's Literal Translation
Terrify him do adversity and distress, They prevail over him As a king ready for a boaster.