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Job 31:30

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse—

American Standard Version (1901)

(Yea, I have not suffered my mouth to sin By asking his life with a curse);

Bible in Basic English

(For I did not let my mouth give way to sin, in putting a curse on his life;)

Free Bible Version

I have never allowed my mouth to sin by putting a curse on someone's life.

King James (Authorized) Version

Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Indeed, I have not even allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse.

Noah Webster Bible

Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.

World English Bible

(I have certainly not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse);

Young's Literal Translation

Yea, I have not suffered my mouth to sin, To ask with an oath his life.

Context

Job’s Final Appeal

²⁹If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— ³⁰I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse— ³¹if the men of my house have not said, ‘Who is there who has not had his fill?’—

Summary

In this verse, Job expresses his willingness to submit to a fair judgment if he has indeed committed any wrongdoing. He acknowledges the importance of being held accountable for his actions and accepts the consequences if he has acted unjustly. Job's integrity and desire for justice are evident as he demonstrates his commitment to honesty and righteousness before God and others. This verse reflects Job's deep sense of responsibility and his trust in God's ultimate justice and fairness.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin - I have neither spoken evil of him, nor wished evil to him. How few of those called Christians can speak thus concerning their enemies; or those who have done them any mischief!

Job 31:30

Job’s Final Appeal

²⁹If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— ³⁰I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse— ³¹if the men of my house have not said, ‘Who is there who has not had his fill?’—

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse—

American Standard Version (1901)

(Yea, I have not suffered my mouth to sin By asking his life with a curse);

Bible in Basic English

(For I did not let my mouth give way to sin, in putting a curse on his life;)

Free Bible Version

I have never allowed my mouth to sin by putting a curse on someone's life.

King James (Authorized) Version

Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Indeed, I have not even allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse.

Noah Webster Bible

Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.

World English Bible

(I have certainly not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse);

Young's Literal Translation

Yea, I have not suffered my mouth to sin, To ask with an oath his life.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin - I have neither spoken evil of him, nor wished evil to him. How few of those called Christians can speak thus concerning their enemies; or those who have done them any mischief!