Job 31:6 web — (let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know my integrity);

World English Bible

"(let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know my integrity);"

— Job 31:6, World English Bible

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Job 31:6 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity.”
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ASV
“(Let me be weighed in an even balance, That God may know mine integrity); ”
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NET
“let him weigh me with honest scales; then God will discover my integrity.”
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DRB
“Let him weigh me in a just balance, and let God know my simplicity.”
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BBE
“(Let me be measured in upright scales, and let God see my righteousness:)”
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KJVA
“Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity.”
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Job 31 — Context

Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, and disaster to the workers of iniquity?

Doesn't he see my ways, and number all my steps?

"If I have walked with falsehood, and my foot has hurried to deceit

(let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know my integrity);

if my step has turned out of the way, if my heart walked after my eyes, if any defilement has stuck to my hands,

then let me sow, and let another eat. Yes, let the produce of my field be rooted out.

"If my heart has been enticed to a woman, and I have laid wait at my neighbor's door,

Job 31:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:6 say?

Job 31:6 in the World English Bible reads: “(let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know my integrity);”

Where is Job 31:6 in the Bible?

Job 31:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 6.

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 31:6.

What translation should I read Job 31:6 in?

Job 31:6 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 31:6?

Job 31:6 reads (WEB): “(let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know my integrity);” 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 31:6 web — (let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know my integrity);

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Job 31:6 in Other Translations

Job 31 — Context

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