Job 23:13

13 “But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases.

Job 23:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
ESV
13 But he is unchangeable, and who can turn him back? What he desires, that he does.
NLT
13 But once he has made his decision, who can change his mind? Whatever he wants to do, he does.
MSG
13 "But he is singular and sovereign. Who can argue with him? He does what he wants, when he wants to.
CSB
13 But He is unchangeable; who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.

Job 23:13 In-Context

11 My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.
12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
13 “But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases.
14 He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store.
15 That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Job 9:3
  • 2. S Job 10:13; Isaiah 55:11; Psalms 115:3
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