Job 36:5 - Forerunner Commentary

Job 36:5

3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar;
I will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.

4 For truly my words are not false;
One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.

5 “Behold, God is mighty, but despises no one;
^aHe is mighty in strength¹ of understanding.

6 He does not preserve the life of the wicked,
But gives justice to the ^aoppressed.

7 ^aHe does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous;
But ^bthey are on the throne with kings,
For He has seated them forever,
And they are exalted.

8 And ^aif they are bound in fetters,
Held in the cords of affliction,

9 Then He tells them their work and their transgressions—
That they have acted¹ defiantly.

Verse Comparison: Job 36:5

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American Standard Version
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: He is mighty in strength of understanding.

Amplified® Bible
Behold! God is mighty, and yet despises no one nor regards anything as trivial; He is mighty in power of understanding {and} heart.

Contemporary English Version
Although God is mighty, he cares about everyone and makes fair decisions.

Darby English Version
Lo, ùGod is mighty, but despiseth not [any]; mighty in strength of understanding:

Good News Bible
How strong God is! He despises no one; there is nothing he doesn't understand.

King James Version
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

New American Standard Bible
"Behold, God is mighty but does not despise {any;} {He is} mighty in strength of understanding.

New International Version
"God is mighty, but does not despise men;
he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.

New King James Version
“ Behold, God is mighty, but despises no one;
He is mighty in strength of understanding.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Behold, God has might but does not despise any; He has might in strength of understanding.

Revised Standard Version
"Behold, God is mighty, and does not despise any; he is mighty in strength of understanding.

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, God `is' mighty, and despiseth not, Mighty `in' power `and' heart.

New English Translation
Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people,¹ he² is mighty, and firm³ in his intent.⁴

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