Job 37:24

24 Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?[a]

Job 37:24 in Other Translations

KJV
24 Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
ESV
24 Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit."
NLT
24 No wonder people everywhere fear him. All who are wise show him reverence. ”
MSG
24 So bow to him in deep reverence, one and all! If you're wise, you'll most certainly worship him."
CSB
24 Therefore, men fear Him. He does not look favorably on any who are wise in heart.

Job 37:24 In-Context

22 Out of the north he comes in golden splendor; God comes in awesome majesty.
23 The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.
24 Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart? ”

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Genesis 22:12; Job 28:28; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Micah 6:8; Matthew 10:28
  • 2. S Job 5:13; Ephesians 5:15; Matthew 11:25

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "for he does not have regard for any who think they are wise."
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