Job 37:13
ContextNET © | Whether it is for punishment 1 for his land, or whether it is for mercy, he causes it to find its mark. 2 |
NIV © | He brings the clouds to punish men, or to water his earth and show his love. |
NASB © | "Whether for correction, or for His world, Or for lovingkindness, He causes it to happen. |
NLT © | He causes things to happen on earth, either as a punishment or as a sign of his unfailing love. |
MSG © | Whether for discipline or grace or extravagant love, he makes sure they make their mark. |
BBE © | For a rod, or for a curse, or for mercy, causing it to come on the mark. |
NRSV © | Whether for correction, or for his land, or for love, he causes it to happen. |
NKJV © | He causes it to come, Whether for correction, Or for His land, Or for mercy. |
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NET © | Whether it is for punishment 1 for his land, or whether it is for mercy, he causes it to find its mark. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “rod,” i.e., a rod used for punishment. 2 tn This is interpretive; Heb “he makes find it.” The lightning could be what is intended here, for it finds its mark. But R. Gordis (Job, 429) suggests man is the subject – let him find what it is for, i.e., the fate appropriate for him. |