Job 31:25
New International Version
if I have rejoiced over my great wealth, the fortune my hands had gained,

New Living Translation
Have I gloated about my wealth and all that I own?

English Standard Version
if I have rejoiced because my wealth was abundant or because my hand had found much,

Berean Standard Bible
if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,

King James Bible
If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;

New King James Version
If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gained much;

New American Standard Bible
If I have gloated because my wealth was great, And because my hand had obtained so much;

NASB 1995
If I have gloated because my wealth was great, And because my hand had secured so much;

NASB 1977
If I have gloated because my wealth was great, And because my hand had secured so much;

Legacy Standard Bible
If I have been glad because my wealth was great, And because my hand had found so much,

Amplified Bible
If I gloated and rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my [powerful] hand [alone] had obtained so much,

Christian Standard Bible
if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great or because my own hand has acquired so much,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great or because my own hand has acquired so much,

American Standard Version
If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gotten much;

Contemporary English Version
or taken pride in owning many possessions. *

English Revised Version
If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If I enjoyed being very rich because my hand had found great [wealth]....

Good News Translation
or taken pride in my wealth.

International Standard Version
if I've found joy in great wealth that I own, if I've earned a lot with my own hands,

Majority Standard Bible
if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,

NET Bible
if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,

New Heart English Bible
If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;

Webster's Bible Translation
If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gained much;

World English Bible
If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
If I rejoice because my wealth [is] great, "" And because my hand has found abundance,

Young's Literal Translation
If I rejoice because great is my wealth, And because abundance hath my hand found,

Smith's Literal Translation
If I shall rejoice because of the Multitude of my riches, and because my hand found much;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
If I have rejoiced over my great riches, and because my hand had gotten much.

Catholic Public Domain Version
if I have rejoiced over my great success, and over the many things my hand has obtained;

New American Bible
Or had I rejoiced that my wealth was great, or that my hand had acquired abundance—

New Revised Standard Version
if I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, or because my hand had gotten much;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if I was rejoicing when my property increased and when my hands found much
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gotten much;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and if too I rejoiced when my wealth was abundant, and if too I laid my hand on innumerable treasures:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Job's Final Appeal
24If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, 25if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, 26if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor,…

Cross References
Proverbs 11:28
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 12:15-21
And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...

James 5:1-3
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.

Ecclesiastes 5:10
He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.

Psalm 62:10
Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.

Mark 10:23-25
Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” / And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! / It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

Proverbs 23:4-5
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.

Luke 16:13
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

Matthew 19:21-24
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” / When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. / Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. ...

Colossians 3:5
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.


Treasury of Scripture

If I rejoice because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;

rejoiced

Esther 5:11
And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

Proverbs 23:5
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

Jeremiah 9:23
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

because

Deuteronomy 8:17,18
And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth…

Isaiah 10:13,14
For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man: …

Daniel 4:30
The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

gotten much.

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Job 31
1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several duties














if I have rejoiced in my great wealth
This phrase reflects Job's introspection and self-examination regarding his attitude towards wealth. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wealth was often seen as a sign of divine favor. However, Job is careful to ensure that he has not placed his trust or joy in material possessions. This aligns with biblical teachings that warn against the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10) and emphasize storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth (Matthew 6:19-21). Job's statement is a reflection of his integrity and his understanding that true joy and security come from God, not from earthly riches.

because my hand had gained so much
Here, Job acknowledges his role in acquiring wealth, yet he distances himself from pride or self-sufficiency. The phrase suggests a recognition of human effort in wealth accumulation, but Job is careful not to attribute his success solely to his own abilities. This humility is consistent with the biblical principle that all blessings, including wealth, ultimately come from God (Deuteronomy 8:18). Job's attitude contrasts with the prideful self-reliance seen in other biblical figures who attributed their success to their own strength, such as Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:30. This phrase also serves as a reminder of the biblical teaching that while human effort is involved, it is God who grants the increase (1 Corinthians 3:7).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.

2. Uz
The land where Job lived. It is often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia.

3. Job's Friends
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up arguing with him about the reasons for his suffering.

4. God
The Almighty, who ultimately speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, providing divine perspective on Job's trials.

5. Satan
The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Pride in Wealth
Wealth can lead to pride and self-reliance, distancing us from God. Job's refusal to rejoice in his wealth serves as a model for humility.

True Source of Security
Our security should not be in material possessions but in our relationship with God. Job's integrity highlights the importance of placing trust in God rather than in wealth.

Contentment and Gratitude
Job's attitude encourages believers to find contentment in God's provision and to be grateful for what they have, rather than constantly seeking more.

Integrity in Prosperity
Maintaining integrity and righteousness in times of prosperity is crucial. Job's example shows that wealth should not compromise our moral and spiritual values.

Eternal Perspective
Focusing on eternal values rather than temporary riches aligns with biblical teachings. Job's perspective encourages believers to prioritize spiritual wealth over material gain.Verse 25. - If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much. Job feels that it is wrong even to care greatly for wealth. He seems almost to anticipate the saying of St. Paul, that "covetousness is idolatry" (Colossians 3:5); and hence he passes on without pause from this sort of creature-worship to others common in his day (vers. 26, 27). which he likewise disclaims.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
if
אִם־ (’im-)
Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

I have rejoiced
אֶ֭שְׂמַח (’eś·maḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

in
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

my great
רַ֣ב (raḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

wealth
חֵילִ֑י (ḥê·lî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

because
וְכִֽי־ (wə·ḵî-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

my hand
יָדִֽי׃ (yā·ḏî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

had gained
מָצְאָ֥ה (mā·ṣə·’āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

so much,
כַ֝בִּ֗יר (ḵab·bîr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3524: Great, mighty, much


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