Job 31:14 nasb — What then could I do when God arises? And when He calls me to account, what will I answer Him?

NASB

"What then could I do when God arises? And when He calls me to account, what will I answer Him?"

— Job 31:14, NASB

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Job 31:14 in Other Translations

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ASV
“What then shall I do when God riseth up? And when he visiteth, what shall I answer him? ”
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WEB
“What then shall I do when God rises up? When he visits, what shall I answer him?”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
NET
“then what will I do when God confronts me in judgment; when he intervenes, how will I respond to him?”
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DRB
“For what shall I do when God shall rise to judge? and when he shall examine, what shall I answer him?”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“What then will I do when God comes as my judge? and what answer may I give to his questions?”
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Job 31 — Context

"For that would be a lustful crime; Moreover, it would be an iniquity punishable by judges.

"For it would be fire that consumes to Abaddon, And would uproot all my increase.

"If I have despised the claim of my male or female slaves When they filed a complaint against me,

What then could I do when God arises? And when He calls me to account, what will I answer Him?

"Did not He who made me in the womb make him, And the same one fashion us in the womb?

"If I have kept the poor from their desire, Or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

Or have eaten my morsel alone, And the orphan has not shared it

Job 31:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:14 say?

Job 31:14 in the NASB reads: “What then could I do when God arises? And when He calls me to account, what will I answer Him?”

Where is Job 31:14 in the Bible?

Job 31:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 14.

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 31:14.

What translation should I read Job 31:14 in?

Job 31:14 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 31:14?

Job 31:14 reads (NASB): “What then could I do when God arises? And when He calls me to account, what will I answer Him?” 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 31:14 nasb — What then could I do when God arises? And when He calls me to account, what will I answer Him?

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