23 For I dreaded destruction from God,

and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things.

23 For destruction from God was a terror to me,

And by reason of his highness I could not endure.

23 That would be better than facing God’s judgment.

For if the majesty of God opposes me, what hope is there?

23 For destruction from God is a terror to me,

And because of His magnificence I cannot endure.

23 I fear destruction from God,

and I fear his majesty, so I could not do such things.

23 For calamity from God is a terror to me,

And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.

23 For calamity from •God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I was powerless.

23 “A disaster from God terrifies me. 

In the presence of his majesty I can do nothing. 

23 For disaster from God terrifies me,

and because of His majesty I could not do these things.

23 For I was in terror of calamity from God,

and I could not have faced his majesty.

23 Indeed, the disaster from God was a dread for me,

and I was powerless because of his majesty.

23 I was afraid God would destroy me.

His glory terrifies me.

So I’d never do things like that.

23 “For calamity from God is a terror to me,

And because of His majesty I can do nothing.