Job 31:18 cpdv — (for from my infancy mercy grew with me, and it came out with me from my mother’s womb;)

Catholic Public Domain Version

"(for from my infancy mercy grew with me, and it came out with me from my mother’s womb;) "

— Job 31:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 31 — Context

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Is not he who created me in the womb, also he who labored to make him? And did not one and the same form me in the womb?

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If I have denied the poor what they wanted and have made the eyes of the widow wait;

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if I have eaten my morsel of food alone, while orphans have not eaten from it;

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(for from my infancy mercy grew with me, and it came out with me from my mother’s womb;)

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if I have looked down on him who was perishing because he had no clothing and the poor without any covering,

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if his sides have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;

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if I have lifted up my hand over an orphan, even when it might seem to me that I have the advantage over him at the gate;

Job 31:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Job 31:18 say?
Job 31:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “(for from my infancy mercy grew with me, and it came out with me from my mother’s womb;) ”
Where is Job 31:18 in the Bible?
Job 31:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 18.
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 31:18.
What translation should I read Job 31:18 in?
Job 31:18 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 31:18?
Job 31:18 reads (CPDV): “(for from my infancy mercy grew with me, and it came out with me from my mother’s womb;) ” 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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