Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have not allowed my mouth to sin by invoking a curse against their life— New Living Translation No, I have never sinned by cursing anyone or by asking for revenge. English Standard Version (I have not let my mouth sin by asking for his life with a curse), Berean Standard Bible I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse— King James Bible Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul. New King James Version (Indeed I have not allowed my mouth to sin By asking for a curse on his soul); New American Standard Bible “No, I have not allowed my mouth to sin By asking for his life in a curse. NASB 1995 “No, I have not allowed my mouth to sin By asking for his life in a curse. NASB 1977 “No, I have not allowed my mouth to sin By asking for his life in a curse. Legacy Standard Bible But I have not given over my mouth to sin By asking for his life in a curse— Amplified Bible “No, I have not allowed my mouth to sin By cursing my enemy and asking for his life. Christian Standard Bible I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse. American Standard Version (Yea, I have not suffered by mouth to sin By asking his life with a curse); Contemporary English Version Neither have I sinned by asking God to send down on them the curse of death. English Revised Version (Yea, I suffered not my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse;) GOD'S WORD® Translation (even though I didn't speak sinfully by calling down a curse on his life).... Good News Translation I never sinned by praying for their death. International Standard Version No, I haven't allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse. Majority Standard Bible I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse? NET Bible I have not even permitted my mouth to sin by asking for his life through a curse-- New Heart English Bible (yes, I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse); Webster's Bible Translation 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); Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIndeed, I have not permitted my mouth to sin, "" To ask with an oath his life. Young's Literal Translation Yea, I have not suffered my mouth to sin, To ask with an oath his life. Smith's Literal Translation And I gave not my palate to sin to ask in cursing his soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I have not given my mouth to sin, by wishing a curse to his soul. Catholic Public Domain Version for I have not been given my throat to sin by asking for a curse on his soul; New American Bible Even though I had not allowed my mouth to sin by invoking a curse against his life— New Revised Standard Version I have not let my mouth sin by asking for their lives with a curse— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible(But I have neither suffered my mouth to sin, nor has my soul wished for any of these things; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I have not yielded my mouth to sin and my soul has not asked for one of these things OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yea, I suffered not my mouth to sin By asking his life with a curse. Brenton Septuagint Translation let then mine ear hear my curse, and let me be a byword among my people in my affliction. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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?’—… Cross References Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Proverbs 24:17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Exodus 23:4-5 If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. James 3:9-10 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. / Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be! Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ... 1 Corinthians 4:12-13 We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; / when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world. 1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer. Treasury of Scripture Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul. have Exodus 23:4,5 If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again… Matthew 5:43,44 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy… Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. mouth. Ecclesiastes 5:2,6 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few… Matthew 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. Jump to Previous Allowed Curse Life Mouth Oath Putting Sin Soul Suffered Way WishingJump to Next Allowed Curse Life Mouth Oath Putting Sin Soul Suffered Way WishingJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesI have not allowed my mouth to sin This phrase highlights the importance of self-control and the power of words. In the biblical context, the tongue is often seen as a source of both blessing and curse (James 3:5-10). Job's assertion here reflects his commitment to righteousness and integrity, aligning with the wisdom literature's emphasis on guarding one's speech (Proverbs 13:3). The cultural context of the ancient Near East placed significant weight on spoken words, often seen as binding and powerful. by asking for his life with a curse— Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. In this chapter, Job is defending his integrity and righteousness. 2. Job's Friends Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are significant in the context of Job's discourse. They accused Job of sin, which he refutes in this chapter. 3. God The ultimate judge of righteousness, whom Job seeks to vindicate him. 4. Adversaries Implied in this verse, these are those who have wronged Job, yet he claims he has not wished them harm. 5. The Setting of Job's Discourse Job 31 is part of Job's final defense, where he lists his moral and ethical conduct to assert his innocence. Teaching Points Guarding the TongueJob exemplifies the importance of controlling one's speech, even in the face of adversity. Believers are called to be mindful of their words, ensuring they reflect Christ-like character. Integrity in Adversity Job's refusal to curse his enemies highlights his commitment to righteousness. Christians are encouraged to maintain integrity, regardless of circumstances. Forgiveness and Mercy By not wishing harm upon his adversaries, Job demonstrates forgiveness. Believers are reminded to extend mercy, reflecting God's grace. Righteousness as a Witness Job's conduct serves as a testimony to his faith. Christians are urged to let their actions and words be a witness to their faith in God.Verse 30. - Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul. Much less, Job means, have I gone beyond the thought to the word, and imprecated a curse upon him with my mouth, as the manner of most hen is towards their enemies (see 2 Samuel 16:5; 1 Samuel 17:43; Nehemiah 13:25; Psalm 109:28; Jeremiah 15:10, etc). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I have notוְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no allowed נָתַ֣תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set my mouth חִכִּ֑י (ḥik·kî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2441: Palate, roof of the mouth, gums to sin לַחֲטֹ֣א (la·ḥă·ṭō) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn by asking for לִשְׁאֹ֖ל (liš·’ōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand his life נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion with a curse— בְּאָלָ֣ה (bə·’ā·lāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 423: An imprecation Links Job 31:30 NIVJob 31:30 NLT Job 31:30 ESV Job 31:30 NASB Job 31:30 KJV Job 31:30 BibleApps.com Job 31:30 Biblia Paralela Job 31:30 Chinese Bible Job 31:30 French Bible Job 31:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:30 Yes I have not allowed my mouth (Jb) |
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