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World English Bible

"Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?"

— Job 13:11, World English Bible

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Job 13:11 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?”
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ASV
“Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall upon you? ”
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NET
“Would not his splendor terrify you and the fear he inspires fall on you?”
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DRB
“As soon as he shall move himself, he shall trouble you: and his dread shall fall upon you.”
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BBE
“Will not his glory put you in fear, so that your hearts will be overcome before him?”
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KJVA
“Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?”
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Job 13 — Context

Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God?

Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceives a man, will you deceive him?

He will surely reprove you if you secretly show partiality.

Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?

Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes, Your defenses are defenses of clay.

"Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will.

Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?

Job 13:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 13:11 say?

Job 13:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?”

Where is Job 13:11 in the Bible?

Job 13:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 13, verse 11.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 13:11.

What translation should I read Job 13:11 in?

Job 13:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 13:11?

Job 13:11 reads (WEB): “Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Job 13:11 web — Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?

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