Job 17:8

Job Prepares for Death

7My eyes have grown dim with grief, and my whole body is but a shadow. 8The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless. 9Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

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Berean Standard Bible
The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless.
American Standard Version (1901)
Upright men shall be astonished at this, And the innocent shall stir up himself against the godless.
Bible in Basic English
The upright are surprised at this, and he who has done no wrong is troubled because of the evil-doers.
Free Bible Version
People who think they are good are shocked to see me. Those who are innocent are troubled by the godless.
King James (Authorized) Version
Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
Translation for Translators
Those who say that they are good/righteous are shocked when they see what has happened to me, and people who say that they ◄are innocent/have not done anything that is wrong► say that I am wicked/godless and should be punished.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Upright men will be stunned by this; the innocent man will stir himself up against godless men.
Noah Webster Bible
Upright men shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
World English Bible
Upright men will be astonished at this. The innocent will stir himself up against the godless.
Young's Literal Translation
Astonished are the upright at this, And the innocent against the profane Stirreth himself up.