Job 31:27 bbe — A secret feeling of worship came into my heart, and my hand gave kisses from my mouth;

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"A secret feeling of worship came into my heart, and my hand gave kisses from my mouth;"

— Job 31:27, Bible in Basic English

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“And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:”
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Job 31 — Context

If I made gold my hope, or if I ever said to the best gold, I have put my faith in you;

If I was glad because my wealth was great, and because my hand had got together a great store;

If, when I saw the sun shining, and the moon moving on its bright way,

A secret feeling of worship came into my heart, and my hand gave kisses from my mouth;

That would have been another sin to be rewarded with punishment by the judges; for I would have been false to God on high.

If I was glad at the trouble of my hater, and gave cries of joy when evil overtook him;

(For I did not let my mouth give way to sin, in putting a curse on his life;)

Job 31:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:27 say?

Job 31:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A secret feeling of worship came into my heart, and my hand gave kisses from my mouth;”

Where is Job 31:27 in the Bible?

Job 31:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 27.

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 31:27.

What translation should I read Job 31:27 in?

Job 31:27 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 31:27?

Job 31:27 reads (BBE): “A secret feeling of worship came into my heart, and my hand gave kisses from my mouth;” 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 31:27 bbe — A secret feeling of worship came into my heart, and my hand gave kisses from my mouth;

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Job 31 — Context

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