Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely I would wear it on my shoulder, I would put it on like a crown. New Living Translation I would face the accusation proudly. I would wear it like a crown. English Standard Version Surely I would carry it on my shoulder; I would bind it on me as a crown; Berean Standard Bible Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. King James Bible Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me. New King James Version Surely I would carry it on my shoulder, And bind it on me like a crown; New American Standard Bible I would certainly carry it on my shoulder, I would tie it to myself like a garland. NASB 1995 Surely I would carry it on my shoulder, I would bind it to myself like a crown. NASB 1977 Surely I would carry it on my shoulder; I would bind it to myself like a crown. Legacy Standard Bible Surely I would carry it on my shoulder; I would bind it to myself like a crown. Amplified Bible “Surely I would [proudly] bear it on my shoulder, And bind the scroll around my head like a crown. Christian Standard Bible I would surely carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. Holman Christian Standard Bible I would surely carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. American Standard Version Surely I would carry it upon my shoulder; I would bind it unto me as a crown: Contemporary English Version Then I would wear his charges on my clothes and forehead. English Revised Version Surely I would carry it upon my shoulder; I would bind it unto me as a crown. GOD'S WORD® Translation I would certainly carry it on my shoulder and place it on my head like a crown. Good News Translation I would wear them proudly on my shoulder and place them on my head like a crown. International Standard Version I'll wear it on my shoulder, or tie it on my head for a crown! Majority Standard Bible Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. NET Bible Surely I would wear it proudly on my shoulder, I would bind it on me like a crown; New Heart English Bible Surely I would carry it on my shoulder; and I would bind it to me as a crown. Webster's Bible Translation Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me. World English Bible Surely I would carry it on my shoulder, and I would bind it to me as a crown. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf not—on my shoulder I take it up, "" I bind it [as] a crown on myself. Young's Literal Translation If not -- on my shoulder I take it up, I bind it a crown on myself. Smith's Literal Translation If not, I shall lift it up upon my shoulder, I will bind it a crown to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat I may carry it on my shoulder, and put it about me as a crown? Catholic Public Domain Version which I would then carry on my shoulder and wrap around me like a crown? New American Bible Surely, I should wear it on my shoulder or put it on me like a diadem; New Revised Standard Version Surely I would carry it on my shoulder; I would bind it on me like a crown; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSurely I would take it upon my shoulder, and make it a crown to me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But on my shoulder, I would take it up and I would have made it a crown for myself OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Surely I would carry it upon my shoulder; I would bind it unto me as a crown. Brenton Septuagint Translation I would place it as a chaplet on my shoulders, and read it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…35(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. 36Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. 37I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—… Cross References Psalm 119:46 I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. Isaiah 50:7-9 Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. / The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! / Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them. 2 Corinthians 1:12 For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. 1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, Romans 8:33-34 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. Acts 24:16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man. 1 Corinthians 4:4 My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. Hebrews 10:35 So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Psalm 26:1-2 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 1:17-19 Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them. / Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. / They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Surely I would take it on my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me. I Exodus 28:12 And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial. Isaiah 22:22 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. a crown Job 29:14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem. Isaiah 62:3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Jump to Previous Bind Book Carry Crown Hands Shoulder Surely WearJump to Next Bind Book Carry Crown Hands Shoulder Surely WearJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesSurely The word "surely" in this context is a term of confidence and certainty. In Hebrew, it is often translated from the word "אָכֵן" (aken), which conveys a strong affirmation. Job is expressing a deep conviction about his integrity and righteousness. This word sets the tone for the verse, emphasizing Job's unwavering belief in his innocence and his readiness to face any accusations with confidence. I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I would carry it אֶשָּׂאֶ֑נּוּ (’eś·śā·’en·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take on עַל־ (‘a·lō·ši-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my shoulder שִׁ֭כְמִי (ḵə·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7926: The neck, as the place of burdens, the spur of a, hill and wear אֶֽעֶנְדֶ֖נּוּ (’e·‘en·ḏen·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6029: To bind (around or upon) it like a crown. עֲטָר֣וֹת (‘ă·ṭā·rō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5850: A crown, wreath Links Job 31:36 NIVJob 31:36 NLT Job 31:36 ESV Job 31:36 NASB Job 31:36 KJV Job 31:36 BibleApps.com Job 31:36 Biblia Paralela Job 31:36 Chinese Bible Job 31:36 French Bible Job 31:36 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:36 Surely I would carry it on my (Jb) |
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