Job 31:12

For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine increase.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 31:12

BSB
For it is a fire that burns down to Abaddon; it would root out my entire harvest.
AKJV
For it is a fire that consumes to destruction, and would root out all my increase.
CPDV
It is a fire devouring all the way to perdition, and it roots out all that springs forth.
ERV
For it is a fire that consumeth unto Destruction, and would root out all mine increase.
NHEB
For it is a fire that consumes to destruction, and would root out all my increase.
SMT
For it is a fire; it will devour even to destruction, and will root out upon all mine increase.

Commentary for Job 31:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 31:12
Summary
Sexual immorality destroys wealth and progeny
Event
Job describes consequences of adultery
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Curse