Job 11:6 — Compare Translations

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And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

English Amplified

And that He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For He is manifold in understanding! Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your guilt and iniquity [deserve].

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And that He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For He is manifold in understanding! Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your guilt and iniquity [deserve].

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

He would show you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God has chosen to overlook some of your iniquity.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, how that they are the double of what is realised; and know that God passeth by [much] of thine iniquity!

English EASY 2024

He would show you the secret of wisdom. True wisdom is not easy to understand, but you must understand this: God is punishing you less than you deserve.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

He could tell you the secret of wisdom. He would tell you that every story has two sides. You can be sure of this: God is not punishing you as much as he should.

and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

He would tell you there are many sides to wisdom; there are things too deep for human knowledge. God is punishing you less than you deserve.

English God's Word - GW 1995

He would tell you the secrets of wisdom, because {true} wisdom is twice {as great as your wisdom}, and you would know that God forgets your sin.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

He would show you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God has chosen to overlook some of your sin.

English KJV 1611

And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

English LSB

And tell you the secrets of wisdom! For sound wisdom has two sides. Know then that God forgets a part of your iniquity.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

and that He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For they would double your prudence. And know that God overlooks some of your iniquity.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

And show you the secrets of wisdom! For sound wisdom has two sides. Know then that God forgets a part of your iniquity.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

And tell you that the secrets of wisdom are twice as effective: So you might learn that God will make you answer for your guilt.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom — for true wisdom has two sides — so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

I wish he'd show you the secrets of wisdom. After all, true wisdom has two sides. Here's what I want you to know. God has forgotten some of your sins.

English NIV

and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin.

English NKJ 1982

That He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For they would double your prudence. Know therefore that God exacts from you Less than your iniquity deserves.

English NLT

If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For wisdom is many-sided. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Oh, that he would make you truly see yourself, for he knows everything you've done. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!

English Tyndale 1537

that he might shew thee (out of his secret wisdom) how many fold his law is: then shouldest thou know, that God had forgotten thee, because of thy sins.