King James Version (KJV) Authorized Version 1611

Job 31:23 KJV

"For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure."

Job Chapter 31, Verse 23

Job 31:23 in Context (Verses 20–26 KJV)

If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:

Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.^*

For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;

If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;^*

If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness;^*^*