Job 37:24
Good News Translation
No wonder, then, that everyone is awed by him, and that he ignores those who claim to be wise.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore mortals fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit.”

Contemporary English Version
And so we humans fear God, because he shows no respect for those who are proud and think they know so much.

New American Bible
Therefore people fear him; none can see him, however wise their hearts.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore men shall fear him, and all that seem to themselves to be wise, shall not dare to behold him.

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Therefore men shall fear him, and all that seem to themselves to be wise, shall not dare to behold him.

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Psalm 130:4 For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word:

Jeremiah 32:39 And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all days: and that it may be well with them, and with their children after them.

Jeremiah 33:9 And it shall be to me a name, and a joy, and a praise, and a gladness before all the nations of the earth, that shall hear of all the good things which I will do to them: and they shall fear and be troubled for all the good things, and for all the peace that I will make for them.

Hosea 3:5 And after this the children of Israel shall return and shall seek the Lord, their God, and David, their king: and they shall fear the Lord, and his goodness, in the last days.

Matthew 10:28 And fear ye not them that kill the body, and are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him that can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Luke 12:4,5 And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. . . .

Romans 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and patience and longsuffering? Knowest thou not that the benignity of God leadeth thee to penance?

Romans 11:20-22 Well: because of unbelief they were broken off. But thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear. . . .

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Job 5:13 Who catcheth the wise in their craftiness, and disappointeth the counsel of the wicked:

Ecclesiastes 9:11 I turned me to another thing, and I saw that under the sun, the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the learned, nor favour to the skilful: but time and chance in all.

Isaiah 5:21 Woe to you that are wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own conceits.

Matthew 11:25,26 At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to little ones. . . .

Luke 10:21 In that same hour, he rejoiced in the Holy Ghost and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them to little ones. Yea, Father, for so it hath seemed good in thy sight.

1 Corinthians 1:26 For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble.

1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written: I will catch the wise in their own craftiness.

Context
Elihu Proclaims God's Majesty
23We cannot find him worthily: he is great in strength, and in judgment, and in justice, and he is ineffable. 24Therefore men shall fear him, and all that seem to themselves to be wise, shall not dare to behold him.
Cross References
Matthew 10:28
And fear ye not them that kill the body, and are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him that can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to little ones.

1 Corinthians 1:26
For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble.

Job 5:13
Who catcheth the wise in their craftiness, and disappointeth the counsel of the wicked:

Psalm 40:4
Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies.

Job 37:23
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