Job 31:12

for this sin is like a fire that leads to destruction, destroying everything I have.

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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 that would be wicked, a sin deserving punishment,

13If I had refused to listen to my menservants or maidservants when they brought their complaints to me,

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Cross References

Job 20:28All their possessions will be carried from their homes; they will be dragged off on the day of God's judgment.

Proverbs 3:33The houses of the wicked are cursed by the Lord, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.

Jeremiah 5:7Why should I forgive you? Your children have abandoned me and believe in gods that are not gods. I gave them everything they need, yet they went and committed adultery, gathering together at prostitutes' houses.

Hebrews 13:4Everyone should honor marriage. Husbands and wives should be faithful to each other. God will judge 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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