Job 31:23
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.In other versions
For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
ASV
For the fear of God kept me back, and because of his power I might not do such things.
BBE
For calamity from ùGod was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I was powerless.
DBY
For calamity from God is a terror to me, By reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
WEB
For a dread unto me `is' calamity `from' God, And because of His excellency I am not able.
YLT
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
ENG
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
WBT
For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.
BSB
In context
21If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:
22Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.
23For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
24If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
25If I rejoice because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;