Job 31:8 bbe — Let me put seed in the earth for another to have the fruit of it, and let my produce be uprooted.

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"Let me put seed in the earth for another to have the fruit of it, and let my produce be uprooted."

— Job 31:8, Bible in Basic English

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“then let me sow and let another eat, and let my crops be uprooted.”
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Job 31 — Context

If I have gone in false ways, or my foot has been quick in working deceit;

(Let me be measured in upright scales, and let God see my righteousness:)

If my steps have been turned out of the way, or if my heart went after my eyes, or if the property of another is in my hands;

Let me put seed in the earth for another to have the fruit of it, and let my produce be uprooted.

If my heart went after another man's wife, or if I was waiting secretly at my neighbour's door;

Then let my wife give pleasure to another man and let others make use of her body.

For that would be a crime; it would be an act for which punishment would be measured out by the judges:

Job 31:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:8 say?

Job 31:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let me put seed in the earth for another to have the fruit of it, and let my produce be uprooted.”

Where is Job 31:8 in the Bible?

Job 31:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 8.

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 31:8.

What translation should I read Job 31:8 in?

Job 31:8 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 31:8?

Job 31:8 reads (BBE): “Let me put seed in the earth for another to have the fruit of it, and let my produce be uprooted.” 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 31:8 bbe — Let me put seed in the earth for another to have the fruit of it, and let my produce be uprooted.

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