Job 31:30
But I suffered not my mouth to sin by denouncing with a curse his soul:—
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
In Context
29If ever I rejoiced at the downfall of him that hated me, or was elated when evil befell him;—
31If the men of my tent said not, Oh is there one that is not satisfied of his flesh;—
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 5:2(5:1) Suffer not thy mouth to be rash, and let thy heart not be hasty to utter any word before God; for God is in the heavens, and thou art upon the earth: therefore let thy words be few.
Matthew Henry on Job 31:25-33
Job's Abhorrence of Idolatry. ( b. c. 1520.) 24 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence; 25 If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much; 26 If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness; 27 And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand: 28 This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above. 29 If I rejoiced at the destruction of him… Read the whole commentary →