Job 31:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity?

American Standard Version (1901)

Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, And disaster to the workers of iniquity?

Bible in Basic English

Is it not trouble for the sinner, and destruction for the evil-doers?

Free Bible Version

Isn't it disaster for the wicked and destruction for those who do wrong?

King James (Authorized) Version

Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?

Translation for Translators

Previously I thought that surely [RHQ] it was unrighteous people who would experience calamities, and that it was those who do what is wrong who would experience disasters.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I used to think that calamity is for unrighteous people, and that disaster is for doers of wickedness.

Noah Webster Bible

Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?

World English Bible

Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, and disaster to the workers of iniquity?

Young's Literal Translation

Is not calamity to the perverse? And strangeness to workers of iniquity?

Context

Job’s Final Appeal

²For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high? ³Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity? ⁴Does He not see my ways and count my every step?

Summary

In this verse, Job declares his commitment to integrity by making a covenant with his eyes not to look lustfully at a woman. Job's determination to maintain purity in his thoughts and actions reflects his desire to live a blameless life before God and others. This verse underscores the importance of guarding one's heart and eyes against temptation, highlighting the value of self-discipline and moral uprightness. Job's example serves as a challenge for believers to uphold righteousness and honor in their daily lives, even in the face of adversity and trials.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Is not destruction to the wicked - If I had been guilty of such secret hypocritical proceedings, professing faith in the true God while in eye and heart an idolater, would not such a worker of iniquity be distinguished by a strange and unheard-of punishment?

Job 31:3

Job’s Final Appeal

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity?

American Standard Version (1901)

Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, And disaster to the workers of iniquity?

Bible in Basic English

Is it not trouble for the sinner, and destruction for the evil-doers?

Free Bible Version

Isn't it disaster for the wicked and destruction for those who do wrong?

King James (Authorized) Version

Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?

Translation for Translators

Previously I thought that surely [RHQ] it was unrighteous people who would experience calamities, and that it was those who do what is wrong who would experience disasters.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I used to think that calamity is for unrighteous people, and that disaster is for doers of wickedness.

Noah Webster Bible

Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?

World English Bible

Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, and disaster to the workers of iniquity?

Young's Literal Translation

Is not calamity to the perverse? And strangeness to workers of iniquity?