Job 31:3 nasb — "Is it not calamity to the unjust And disaster to those who work iniquity?

NASB

""Is it not calamity to the unjust And disaster to those who work iniquity?"

— Job 31:3, NASB

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KJV
“Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?”
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ASV
“Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, And disaster to the workers of iniquity? ”
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WEB
“Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, and disaster to the workers of iniquity?”
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NET
“Is it not misfortune for the unjust, and disaster for those who work iniquity?”
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DRB
“Is not destruction to the wicked, and aversion to them that work iniquity?”
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BBE
“Is it not trouble for the sinner, and destruction for the evil-doers?”
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KJVA
“Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?”
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Job 31 — Context

"I have made a covenant with my eyes; How then could I gaze at a virgin?

"And what is the portion of God from above Or the heritage of the Almighty from on high?

"Is it not calamity to the unjust And disaster to those who work iniquity?

"Does He not see my ways And number all my steps?

"If I have walked with falsehood, And my foot has hastened after deceit,

Let Him weigh me with accurate scales, And let God know my integrity.

Job 31:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:3 say?

Job 31:3 in the NASB reads: “"Is it not calamity to the unjust And disaster to those who work iniquity?”

Where is Job 31:3 in the Bible?

Job 31:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 3.

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 31:3.

What translation should I read Job 31:3 in?

Job 31:3 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 31:3?

Job 31:3 reads (NASB): “"Is it not calamity to the unjust And disaster to those who work iniquity?” 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 31:3 nasb — "Is it not calamity to the unjust And disaster to those who work iniquity?

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Job 31 — Context

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