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I would come before him like a prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I would give him an account of all my steps; like a prince I would approach him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince, I would approach Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I would count out to Him the number of my steps [with every detail of my life], Approaching His presence as <i>if I were</i> a prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I would give him an account of all my steps; I would approach him like a prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I would give Him an account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And with my head held high, I would tell him everything I have ever done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I would tell him the number of my steps and approach him like a prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I would tell God everything I have done, and hold my head high in his presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I'll give an account for every step I've taken; I'll approach him confidently like a Commander-in-Chief." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I would declare to him the number of my steps. I would go near to him like a prince. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The number of my steps I tell Him, "" As a leader I approach Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The number of my steps I shall announce to him: as a leader I shall draw near to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />At every step of mine I would pronounce it, and offer it as to a prince. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />With each of my steps, I would pronounce and offer it, as if to a prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of all my steps I should give him an account; like a prince I should present myself before him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I would give him an account of all my steps; like a prince I would approach him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince I would go near to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall show him the number of my steps, and like a Ruler I would declare it<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And if I did not read it and return it, having taken nothing from the debtor:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/31-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4807" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Job's Final Appeal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: ’ag·gî·ḏen·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- To be conspicuous. ">I would give</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: mis·par (N-msc) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">account</a> <a href="/hebrew/6806.htm" title="6806: ṣə·‘ā·ḏay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A step, pace. From tsantarah; a pace or regular step.">of all my steps;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: ’ă·qā·ră·ḇen·nū (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">I would approach Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kə·mōw- (Prep) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: nā·ḡîḏ (N-ms) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">a prince.)—</a> </span><span class="reftext">38</span>if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Psalm 18:20-24</a></span><br />The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-3.htm">Psalm 7:3-5</a></span><br />O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands, / if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause, / then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a></span><br />would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Psalm 139:23-24</a></span><br />Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-7.htm">Proverbs 20:7</a></span><br />The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-3.htm">Isaiah 38:3</a></span><br />saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a></span><br />“Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-24.htm">Genesis 5:24</a></span><br />Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a></span><br />This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3-5</a></span><br />Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” / “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” / Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a></span><br />In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-19.htm">1 John 3:19-21</a></span><br />And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence: / Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. / Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I would declare to him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near to him.</p><p class="hdg">declare</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-3.htm">Job 9:3</a></b></br> If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-15.htm">Job 13:15</a></b></br> Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/14-16.htm">Job 14:16</a></b></br> For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?</p><p class="hdg">as a</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a></b></br> And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Ephesians 3:12</a></b></br> In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15,16</a></b></br> For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as <i>we are, yet</i> without sin… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/31-14.htm">Account</a> <a href="/judges/19-25.htm">Approach</a> <a href="/job/26-3.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/28-27.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/job/21-21.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/job/29-1.htm">Job</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/job/21-28.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/job/31-7.htm">Step</a> <a href="/job/31-7.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/job/29-23.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/33-13.htm">Account</a> <a href="/job/40-19.htm">Approach</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/job/31-40.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/job/31-40.htm">Job</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/82-7.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/job/34-21.htm">Step</a> <a href="/job/34-21.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/job/31-40.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Job 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/31-1.htm">Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several duties</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I would give account of all my steps;</b><br>In this phrase, Job expresses his willingness to present a detailed account of his life before God. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of legal proceedings where individuals would present their case before a judge. Job's confidence in his integrity is evident, as he believes he can justify his actions. Biblically, this mirrors the idea of living a life that is transparent before God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Psalm 139:23-24</a>, where the psalmist invites God to search and know his heart. The concept of giving an account is also echoed in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a>, where believers are reminded that each person will give an account of themselves to God.<p><b>I would approach Him like a prince.</b><br>Job's assertion that he would approach God "like a prince" indicates his sense of dignity and confidence in his righteousness. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, a prince would have had the right to enter the presence of a king with a certain level of respect and authority. This imagery suggests that Job feels justified in his actions and believes he has the right to stand before God without fear. Theologically, this can be connected to the New Testament teaching of believers having boldness to approach God through Christ, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>, where believers are encouraged to approach the throne of grace with confidence. This phrase also foreshadows the believer's position in Christ, who is described as the "Prince of Peace" in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>, and through whom believers are made co-heirs with Christ, as stated in <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, whom Job desires to approach and present his case before, confident in his integrity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, believing his suffering is a result of sin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heavenly_court.htm">The Heavenly Court</a></b><br>The setting at the beginning of the Book of Job where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The region where Job lived, often associated with the ancient Near East.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_before_god.htm">Integrity Before God</a></b><br>Job's willingness to give an account of his steps highlights the importance of living a life of integrity. Believers are encouraged to live transparently before God, knowing He sees all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_righteousness.htm">Confidence in Righteousness</a></b><br>Job's desire to approach God "like a prince" demonstrates the confidence that comes from a clear conscience. Christians are called to live in such a way that they can confidently approach God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Job's account reminds us that suffering is not always a result of personal sin. It challenges us to trust God's wisdom and sovereignty even when we do not understand our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_self-examination.htm">The Importance of Self-Examination</a></b><br>Job's readiness to account for his actions encourages believers to regularly examine their lives and seek God's guidance in aligning with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/approaching_god_with_boldness.htm">Approaching God with Boldness</a></b><br>The New Testament teaches that through Christ, believers can approach God with confidence, echoing Job's desire to present his case before God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_persevere_through_challenges.htm">How do we persevere in life's challenges?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_eternal_life_the_gift_of_god.htm">How can we remain hopeful despite life's challenges?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/still_believe_and_trust.htm">Did you maintain your belief and trust?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) <span class= "bld">I would declare</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, "I would readily give an account of all my actions, and meet him with alacrity and perfect confidence." Others suppose the meaning to be, "I would meet him as I would meet a prince, with the utmost deference and respect, not at all as an enemy, but as one worthy of all honour and regard." The actual meaning is uncertain. On the other hand, he has been spoken of by his friends: as a fool (<a href="/job/5-2.htm" title="For wrath kills the foolish man, and envy slays the silly one.">Job 5:2</a>), by Eliphaz; as a man full of words, a liar, and a mocker (<a href="/context/job/11-2.htm" title="Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?">Job 11:2-3</a>), by Zophar; as perverse, wicked, and iniquitous (<a href="/job/11-12.htm" title="For vain men would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.">Job 11:12</a>; <a href="/job/11-14.htm" title="If iniquity be in your hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in your tabernacles.">Job 11:14</a>); a blasphemer and a hypocrite, by Eliphaz (<a href="/context/job/15-4.htm" title="Yes, you cast off fear, and restrain prayer before God.">Job 15:4-5</a>; <a href="/job/15-13.htm" title="That you turn your spirit against God, and let such words go out of your mouth?">Job 15:13</a>; <a href="/job/15-16.htm" title="How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinks iniquity like water?">Job 15:16</a>; <a href="/job/15-34.htm" title="For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.">Job 15:34</a>, &c.); as wicked, a robber, and ignorant of God, by Bildad (<a href="/job/18-5.htm" title="Yes, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.">Job 18:5</a>; <a href="/job/18-14.htm" title="His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.">Job 18:14</a>); as wicked and a hypocrite, by Zophar (<a href="/job/20-5.htm" title="That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?">Job 20:5</a>); as extortionate and oppressive (<a href="/job/31-15.htm" title="Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?">Job 31:15</a>; <a href="/job/31-19.htm" title="If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering;">Job 31:19</a>, &c.); as a tyrant and an impious man, by Eliphaz (<a href="/job/22-5.htm" title="Is not your wickedness great? and your iniquities infinite?">Job 22:5</a>; <a href="/job/22-9.htm" title="You have sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.">Job 22:9</a>; <a href="/job/22-13.htm" title="And you say, How does God know? can he judge through the dark cloud?">Job 22:13</a>; <a href="/job/22-17.htm" title="Which said to God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?">Job 22:17</a>, &c.). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 37.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I would declare unto him the number of my steps</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> I would conceal nothing. I would willingly divulge every act of my life. I would make full and complete answer to the indictment in every particular. <span class="cmt_word">As a prince would I go near unto him</span>. There should be no timidity or cringing on my part. I would face my accuser boldly, and bear myself as a prince in his presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/31-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I would give</span><br /><span class="heb">אַגִּידֶ֑נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ag·gî·ḏen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">account</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסְפַּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(mis·par)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> </span><span class="str2">A number, definite, indefinite, narration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all my steps;</span><br /><span class="heb">צְ֭עָדַי</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·‘ā·ḏay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6806.htm">Strong's 6806: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pace, regular step</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I would approach Him</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲקָרֲבֶֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·qā·ră·ḇen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמוֹ־</span> <span class="translit">(kə·mōw-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like, as, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a prince.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֝גִ֗יד</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḡîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> </span><span class="str2">A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/31-37.htm">OT Poetry: Job 31:37 I would declare to him the number (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/31-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 31:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 31:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/31-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 31:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 31:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>