Job 17:3-5
Job 17:3-5 King James Version (KJV)
Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; Who is he that will strike hands with me? For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt them. He that speaketh flattery to his friends, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
Job 17:3-5 The Message (MSG)
“O God, pledge your support for me. Give it to me in writing, with your signature. You’re the only one who can do it! These people are so useless! You know firsthand how stupid they can be. You wouldn’t let them have the last word, would you? Those who betray their own friends leave a legacy of abuse to their children.
Job 17:3-5 King James Version (KJV)
Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; Who is he that will strike hands with me? For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt them. He that speaketh flattery to his friends, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
Job 17:3-5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Lay down, now, a pledge for me with Yourself; Who is there that will be my guarantor? For You have kept their heart from understanding, Therefore You will not exalt them. He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish.
Job 17:3-5 New Century Version (NCV)
“God, make me a promise. No one will make a pledge for me. You have closed their minds to understanding. Do not let them win over me. People might speak against their friends for money, but if they do, the eyes of their children go blind.
Job 17:3-5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Give now a pledge, be surety for me with thyself; Who is there that will strike hands with me? For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt them. He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
Job 17:3-5 New International Version (NIV)
“Give me, O God, the pledge you demand. Who else will put up security for me? You have closed their minds to understanding; therefore you will not let them triumph. If anyone denounces their friends for reward, the eyes of their children will fail.
Job 17:3-5 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands with me? For You have hidden their heart from understanding; Therefore You will not exalt them. He who speaks flattery to his friends, Even the eyes of his children will fail.
Job 17:3-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶“Give me a pledge (guarantee, promise) with Yourself [acknowledge my innocence before my death]; Who is there that will be my guarantor and give security for me? “But You [Lord] have closed their hearts to understanding, Therefore You will not exalt them [by giving a verdict against me]. “He who denounces and informs against his friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children will also languish and fail.
Job 17:3-5 New Living Translation (NLT)
“You must defend my innocence, O God, since no one else will stand up for me. You have closed their minds to understanding, but do not let them triumph. They betray their friends for their own advantage, so let their children faint with hunger.
Job 17:3-5 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
“Lay down a pledge for me with you; who is there who will put up security for me? Since you have closed their hearts to understanding, therefore you will not let them triumph. He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property— the eyes of his children will fail.