Job 15:31 nasb — "Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself; For emptiness will be his reward.

NASB

""Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself; For emptiness will be his reward."

— Job 15:31, NASB

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Job 15 — Context

28

"He has lived in desolate cities, In houses no one would inhabit, Which are destined to become ruins.

29

"He will not become rich, nor will his wealth endure; And his grain will not bend down to the ground.

30

"He will not escape from darkness; The flame will wither his shoots, And by the breath of His mouth he will go away.

31

"Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself; For emptiness will be his reward.

32

"It will be accomplished before his time, And his palm branch will not be green.

33

"He will drop off his unripe grape like the vine, And will cast off his flower like the olive tree.

34

"For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt.

Job 15:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 15:31 say?
Job 15:31 in the NASB reads: “"Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself; For emptiness will be his reward.”
Where is Job 15:31 in the Bible?
Job 15:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 15, verse 31.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 15:31.
What translation should I read Job 15:31 in?
Job 15:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 15:31?
Job 15:31 reads (NASB): “"Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself; For emptiness will be his reward.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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