Job 31:8 web — then let me sow, and let another eat. Yes, let the produce of my field be rooted out.

World English Bible

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

— Job 31:8, World English Bible

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KJV
“Then let me sow, and let another eat; yea, let my offspring be rooted out.”
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ASV
“Then let me sow, and let another eat; Yea, let the produce of my field be rooted out. ”
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NET
“then let me sow and let another eat, and let my crops be uprooted.”
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DRB
“Then let me sow and let another reap: and let my offspring be rooted out.”
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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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KJVA
“Then let me sow, and let another eat; yea, let my offspring be rooted out.”
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Job 31 — Context

"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,

then let my wife grind for another, and let others sleep with her.

For that would be a heinous crime. Yes, it would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges:

Job 31:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:8 say?

Job 31:8 in the World English Bible reads: “then let me sow, and let another eat. Yes, let the produce of my field be rooted out.”

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 (WEB): “then let me sow, and let another eat. Yes, let the produce of my field be rooted out.” 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 web — then let me sow, and let another eat. Yes, let the produce of my field be rooted out.

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