Job 31:30

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 31:30

BSB
I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse-
AKJV
Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
CPDV
for I have not been given my throat to sin by asking for a curse on his soul;
ERV
(Yea, I suffered not my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse;)
NHEB
(yes, I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse);
SMT
And I gave not my palate to sin to ask in cursing his soul.

Commentary for Job 31:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 31:30
Summary
Not pronouncing curses on adversaries
Event
Job claims verbal restraint
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching