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All who are wise show him reverence.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any <i>that are</i> wise of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore men fear Him; He shows no partiality to any <i>who are</i> wise of heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Therefore people fear Him; He does not regard any who are wise of heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Therefore men fear Him; He does not regard any who are wise of heart.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Therefore men fear Him; He does not regard any who are wise of heart.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore men fear Him; He does not regard any who are wise of heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Men therefore fear Him; He does not regard <i>nor</i> respect any who are wise in heart [in their own understanding and conceit].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />therefore, men fear him. He does not look favorably on any who are wise in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, men fear Him. He does not look favorably on any who are wise in heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And so we humans fear God, because he shows no respect for those who are proud and think they know so much. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Men do therefore fear him: he regardeth not any that are wise of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That is why people should fear him. He does not respect those who think they're wise."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />No wonder, then, that everyone is awed by him, and that he ignores those who claim to be wise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore humanity fears him, which none of the wise can quite comprehend."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Men therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore men revere him. He doesn’t regard any who are wise of heart.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore men fear Him, "" He does not see any of the wise of heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Therefore do men fear Him, He seeth not any of the wise of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For this, men shall fear him: he will not see all the wise of heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore men shall fear him, and all that seem to themselves to be wise, shall not dare to behold him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, men will fear him, and all those who seem to themselves to be wise, will not dare to contemplate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore people fear him; none can see him, however wise their hearts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore mortals fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore men shall fear him, and all that are wise in heart shall tremble before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because of this, the people will fear and all the wise of heart will be shaken by him <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Men do therefore fear Him; He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore men shall fear him; and the wise also in heart shall fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/37-24.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=5853" 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/37.htm">Elihu Proclaims God's Majesty</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: yə·rê·’ū·hū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 3ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">for He is not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: yir·’eh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">partial</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to the</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥaḵ·mê- (Adj-mpc) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in heart.”</a> </span><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="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a></span><br />When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a></span><br />For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Proverbs 3:7</a></span><br />Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18-19</a></span><br />Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a></span><br />The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a></span><br />At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Men do therefore fear him: he respects not any that are wise of heart.</p><p class="hdg">fear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/130-4.htm">Psalm 130:4</a></b></br> But <i>there is</i> forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/32-39.htm">Jeremiah 32:39</a></b></br> And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/33-9.htm">Jeremiah 33:9</a></b></br> And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.</p><p class="hdg">he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-13.htm">Job 5:13</a></b></br> He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:11</a></b></br> I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race <i>is</i> not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Isaiah 5:21</a></b></br> Woe unto <i>them that are</i> wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/37-19.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Conceit</a> <a href="/job/36-13.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/37-1.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/36-21.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Regardeth</a> <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Respecteth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-51.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/job/34-34.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/38-3.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Conceit</a> <a href="/job/39-16.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/38-36.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/17-2.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/job/39-7.htm">Regardeth</a> <a href="/psalms/28-5.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/psalms/40-4.htm">Respecteth</a> <a href="/psalms/22-23.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Job 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/37-1.htm">God is to be feared because of his great works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/37-15.htm">His wisdom is unsearchable in them</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'; 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The fear of the Lord is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, often associated with wisdom and understanding (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). In the context of Job, this fear is not merely terror but a profound respect for God's power and sovereignty, as demonstrated through the natural world and His dealings with humanity. The book of Job consistently highlights God's majesty and the limitations of human understanding, urging believers to trust in God's wisdom and justice.<p><b>for He is not partial to the wise in heart.</b><br>This part of the verse underscores God's impartiality and justice. Unlike human systems that may favor the wise or influential, God judges all people equally, regardless of their wisdom or status. This aligns with other biblical teachings that God does not show favoritism (<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a>, <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>). In the context of Job, this serves as a reminder that human wisdom is limited and cannot fully comprehend God's ways. It also points to the futility of relying solely on human understanding without acknowledging God's ultimate authority. This impartiality is a comfort to believers, assuring them that God's judgments are fair and righteous.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and patience, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He undergoes severe trials and suffering, which lead to profound discussions about God's nature and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks in the latter part of the Book of Job, offering his perspective on Job's suffering and God's majesty. <a href="/bsb/job/37.htm">Job 37</a> is part of Elihu's discourse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, whose wisdom and power are beyond human understanding. Elihu emphasizes God's greatness and the appropriate human response of reverence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_in_heart.htm">The Wise in Heart</a></b><br>Refers to those who consider themselves wise or understanding. Elihu points out that God's wisdom surpasses human wisdom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>A recurring theme in the Bible, representing reverence, awe, and respect for God's power and holiness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god.htm">Reverence for God</a></b><br>Recognize that true wisdom begins with a deep reverence for God. Our understanding is limited, and we must approach God with humility and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_impartiality.htm">God's Impartiality</a></b><br>Understand that God is not impressed by human wisdom or status. He values a heart that seeks Him sincerely over intellectual prowess.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_wisdom.htm">Humility in Wisdom</a></b><br>Embrace humility in our pursuit of wisdom. Acknowledge that our knowledge is incomplete and that we need God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Trust that God's ways are perfect, even when we do not understand them. His wisdom and plans are beyond our comprehension.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_fear_of_the_lord.htm">Practical Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>Cultivate a lifestyle that reflects the fear of the Lord through obedience, worship, and a commitment to live according to His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_1's_justice_align_with_job.htm">How can Psalm 1's vision of immediate justice be reconciled with biblical accounts like Job, where the righteous suffer while the wicked seem to prosper?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_2_1-6_show_god's_goodness.htm">How can God's conversation with Satan, suggesting further suffering, be reconciled with the Bible's portrayal of God's goodness? (Job 2:1-6)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wicked_people_prosper_despite_psalm_37_9.htm">How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_121_3_vs._life's_hardships.htm">Psalm 121:3 - How can we reconcile 'He will not let your foot be moved' with the reality of suffering and hardship in life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Men do therefore fear him.</span>--Or, "Therefore men may fear Him; but as for the wise in heart, no one even of them shall see Him." This may be, and probably is, the meaning, though the literal rendering is that of the Authorised Version, which, however, involves a somewhat doubtful sentiment in itself, for God, we may believe, does regard or respect those who are truly wise. In the original there is a very manifest play on the words, which it is impossible to preserve, between y?re'u and yireh--<span class= "ital">men shall fear, but none shall see.</span><p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Men do therefore fear him</span>; or, <span class="accented">let men therefore fear him.</span> Let them see in his unsearchableness, his almighty power, his absolute moral perfection, and his superiority to all human questioning, ample grounds for the profoundest reverence and fear. And let them remember that he respecteth not any that are wise of heart. However "wise of heart" men may be, God does not "respect" them, at any rate to the extent of submitting his conduct to their judgment, and answering their clues-tionings (see ver. 20). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/37-24.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">Therefore,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֭כֵן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנָשִׁ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fear Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֵא֣וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rê·’ū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for He is not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">partial</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֝רְאֶ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wise</span><br /><span class="heb">חַכְמֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaḵ·mê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in heart.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/37-24.htm">Job 37:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/37-24.htm">OT Poetry: Job 37:24 Therefore men revere him (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/37-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 37:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 37:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/38-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 38:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 38:1" /></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>