Job 31:12

It is a fire devouring all the way to perdition, and it roots out all that springs forth.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

11For this is a crime and a very great injustice.

13If I have despised being subject to judgment with my servant or my maid, when they had any complaint against me,

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Cross References

Job 20:28The offspring of his house will be exposed; he will be pulled down in the day of God’s wrath.

Proverbs 3:33Destitution in the house of the impious is from the Lord. But the habitations of the just shall be blessed.

Jeremiah 5:7“Over which things am I able to be merciful to you? Your sons have forsaken me, and they swear by those who are not gods. I gave them everything, and they committed adultery, and they indulged themselves in the house of the harlot.

Hebrews 13:4May marriage be honorable in every way, and may the marriage bed be immaculate. For God will judge fornicators and adulterers.

Matthew Henry on Job 31:10-16

9 If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neighbour's door; 10 Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her. 11 For this is a heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges. 12 For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine increase. 13 If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me; 14 What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I… Read the whole commentary →

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