Job 11:7–11
7 “Can you fathomq the mysteries of God?
Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?
8 They are higherr than the heavenss above—what can you do?
They are deeper than the depths belowt—what can you know?u
9 Their measurev is longer than the earth
and wider than the sea.w
10 “If he comes along and confines you in prison
and convenes a court, who can oppose him?x
11 Surely he recognizes deceivers;
and when he sees evil, does he not take note?y
Job 11:7–11 — English Standard Version (ESV)
7 “Can you find out the deep things of God?
Can you find out the limit of the Almighty?
8 It is higher than heaven—what can you do?
Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
9 Its measure is longer than the earth
and broader than the sea.
10 If he passes through and imprisons
and summons the court, who can turn him back?
11 For he knows worthless men;
when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it?
Job 11:7–11 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
7 Canst thou by searching find out God?
Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do?
Deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth,
And broader than the sea.
10 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together,
Then who can hinder him?
11 For he knoweth vain men:
He seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
Job 11:7–11 — New Living Translation (NLT)
7 “Can you solve the mysteries of God?
Can you discover everything about the Almighty?
8 Such knowledge is higher than the heavens—
and who are you?
It is deeper than the underworld—
what do you know?
9 It is broader than the earth
and wider than the sea.
10 If God comes and puts a person in prison
or calls the court to order, who can stop him?
11 For he knows those who are false,
and he takes note of all their sins.
Job 11:7–11 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
7 “Can you search out the deep things of God?
Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?
8 They are higher than heaven—what can you do?
Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
9 Their measure is longer than the earth
And broader than the sea.
10 “If He passes by, imprisons, and gathers to judgment,
Then who can hinder Him?
11 For He knows deceitful men;
He sees wickedness also.
Will He not then consider it?
Job 11:7–11 — New Century Version (NCV)
7 “Can you understand the secrets of God?
Can you search the limits of the Almighty?
8 His limits are higher than the heavens; you cannot reach them!
They are deeper than the grave; you cannot understand them!
9 His limits are longer than the earth
and wider than the sea.
10 “If God comes along and puts you in prison
or calls you into court, no one can stop him.
11 God knows who is evil,
and when he sees evil, he takes note of it.
Job 11:7–11 — American Standard Version (ASV)
7 Canst thou by searching find out God?
Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
8 It is high as heaven; what canst thou do?
Deeper than Sheol; what canst thou know?
9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth,
And broader than the sea.
10 If he pass through, and shut up,
And call unto judgment, then who can hinder him?
11 For he knoweth false men:
He seeth iniquity also, even though he consider it not.
Job 11:7–11 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
7 Canst thou by searching find out †God? canst thou find out the Almighty to perfection? 8 It is as the heights of heaven; what wilt thou do? deeper than Sheol; what canst thou know? 9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. 10 If he pass by, and shut up, and call to judgment, who can hinder him? 11 For he knoweth vain men, and seeth wickedness when man doth not consider it;
Job 11:7–11 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
7 “Can you discover God’s hidden secrets,
or are you able to find the Almighty’s limits?
8 ⸤God’s wisdom is⸥ higher than heaven.
What can you do?
It is deeper than ⸤the depths⸥ of hell.
What can you know?
9 It is longer than the earth
and wider than the sea.
10 If God comes along and imprisons ⸤someone⸥
and then calls a court into session, who can stop him?
11 He knows who the scoundrels are.
And when he sees sin, doesn’t he pay attention to it?
Job 11:7–11 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
7 Can you fathom the depths of God
or discover the limits of the Almighty?
8 They are higher than the heavens—what can you do?
They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
9 Their measure is longer than the earth
and wider than the sea.
10 If He passes by and throws someone in prison
or convenes a court, who can stop Him?
11 Surely He knows which people are worthless.
If He sees iniquity, will He not take note of it?
Job 11:7–11 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
7 “Can you find out the deep things of God?
Can you find out the limit of the Almighty?
8 It is higher than heaven—what can you do?
Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
9 Its measure is longer than the earth,
and broader than the sea.
10 If he passes through, and imprisons,
and assembles for judgment, who can hinder him?
11 For he knows those who are worthless;
when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it?
Job 11:7–11 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
7 “Can you find out the essence of God,
or can you find out the ultimate limits of Shaddai?
8 It is higher than the heaven; what can you do?
It is deeper than Sheol; what can you know?
9 Its measure is longer than the earth
and broader than the sea.
10 “If he passes through and imprisons someone
and summons the assembly, then who can hinder him?
11 For he knows those who are worthless;
when he sees iniquity, he will not consider it.
Job 11:7–11 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
7 “Do you know how deep the mysteries of God are?
Can you discover the limits of the Mighty One’s knowledge?
8 They are higher than the heavens.
What can you do?
They are deeper than the deepest grave.
What can you know?
9 They are longer than the earth.
They are wider than the ocean.
10 “Suppose God comes along and puts you in prison.
Suppose he takes you to court.
Then who can oppose him?
11 He certainly knows when people tell lies.
When he sees evil, he pays careful attention to it.
Job 11:7–11 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
7 “Can you discover the depths of God?
Can you discover the limits of the Almighty?
8 “They are high as the heavens, what can you do?
Deeper than Sheol, what can you know?
9 “Its measure is longer than the earth
And broader than the sea.
10 “If He passes by or shuts up,
Or calls an assembly, who can restrain Him?
11 “For He knows false men,
And He sees iniquity without investigating.