Job 31:16 web — "If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

World English Bible

""If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,"

— Job 31:16, World English Bible

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Job 31 — Context

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"If I have despised the cause of my male servant or of my female servant, when they contended with me;

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What then shall I do when God rises up? When he visits, what shall I answer him?

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Didn't he who made me in the womb make him? Didn't one fashion us in the womb?

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"If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

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or have eaten my morsel alone, and the fatherless has not eaten of it

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(no, from my youth he grew up with me as with a father, her have I guided from my mother's womb);

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if I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or that the needy had no covering;

Job 31:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:16 say?
Job 31:16 in the World English Bible reads: “"If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,”
Where is Job 31:16 in the Bible?
Job 31:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 16.
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 31:16.
What translation should I read Job 31:16 in?
Job 31:16 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 31:16?
Job 31:16 reads (WEB): “"If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,” 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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