Job 32:22

Job 32:22 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22for if I were skilled in flattery,

my Maker would soon take me away.

22“For I do not know how to flatter,

Otherwisemy Maker would quickly take me away.

22“For I do not know how to flatter, [in an appropriate way, and I fear that],

My Maker would soon take me away.

22For I do not know how to flatter,

or my Maker would remove me in an instant.[’’]

22For I know not to give flattering titles;

Elsewould my Maker soon take me away.

22For I may not giue titles, lest my Maker should take me away suddenly.

22For I don’t know how to give flattering titles,

or else my Maker would soon take me away.

22If I weren’t honest when I praised people,

my Maker would soon take me from this life.

22I am too honest to do that.

If I am not fair,

God, my Maker, would quickly remove me.’

22For I have not known to give flattering titles, || My Maker takes me away in a little.”