Verse Comparison: Job 40:19
American Standard Version
He is the chief of the ways of God: He `only' that made him giveth him his sword.
Amplified® Bible
[The hippopotamus] is the first [in magnitude and power] of the works of God [in animal life]; [only] He Who made him provides him with his [swordlike tusks, or only God Who made him can bring near His sword to master him].
Contemporary English Version
I made it more powerful than any other creature, yet I am stronger still.
Darby English Version
He is the chief of ùGod's ways: he that made him gave him his sword.
Good News Bible
The most amazing of all my creatures! Only his Creator can defeat him.
King James Version
He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
New American Standard Bible
"He is the first of the ways of God; Let his maker bring near his sword.
New International Version
He ranks first among the works of God,
yet his Maker can approach him with his sword.
New King James Version
He is the first of the ways of God;
Only He who made him can bring near His sword.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"He appears the first of the ways of God; Let his maker bring near his sword.
Revised Standard Version
"He is the first of the works of God; let him who made him bring near his sword!
Young's Literal Translation
He `is' a beginning of the ways of God, His Maker bringeth nigh his sword;