Job 31:2

Job 31:1 kjv — I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

King James Version

"I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?"

— Job 31:1, King James Version

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ASV
“I made a covenant with mine eyes; How then should I look upon a virgin? ”
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WEB
“"I made a covenant with my eyes, how then should I look lustfully at a young woman?”
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NET
“Job Vindicates Himself“I made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I entertain thoughts against a virgin?”
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DRB
“I made a covenant with my eyes, that I would not so much as think upon a virgin.”
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BBE
“I made an agreement with my eyes; how then might my eyes be looking on a virgin?”
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KJVA
“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
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Job 31 — Context

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?

Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?

Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps?

Job 31:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:1 say?

Job 31:1 in the King James Version reads: “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”

Where is Job 31:1 in the Bible?

Job 31:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 1.

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 31:1.

What translation should I read Job 31:1 in?

Job 31:1 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 31:1?

Job 31:1 reads (KJV): “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?” 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.

Job 31:1 kjv — I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

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Job 31 — Context

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