Job 31:34 kjva — Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?"

— Job 31:34, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Job 31 — Context

31

If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.

32

The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.

33

If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom:

34

Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?

35

Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book.

36

Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me.

37

I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.

Job 31:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:34 say?
Job 31:34 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?”
Where is Job 31:34 in the Bible?
Job 31:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 34.
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 31:34.
What translation should I read Job 31:34 in?
Job 31:34 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 31:34?
Job 31:34 reads (KJVA): “Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?” 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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