Job 41:9

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Surely hope of overcoming him is false. Is not the sight of him overwhelming?”

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BSBPD

“Surely hope of overcoming him is false. Is not the sight of him overwhelming?”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Behold, the hope of him is in vain: Will not one be cast down even at the sight of him?”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Lo, the hope of him is found a liar, Also at his appearance is not one cast down?”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Job 41:9 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Deuteronomy 28:34You will be driven mad by the sights you see.
  2. 1 Samuel 3:11Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.
  3. Isaiah 28:19As often as it passes through, it will carry you away; it will sweep through morning after morning, by day and by night.” The understanding of this message will bring sheer terror.
  4. Luke 21:11There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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