Job 31:9 nasb — "If my heart has been enticed by a woman, Or I have lurked at my neighbor's doorway,

NASB

""If my heart has been enticed by a woman, Or I have lurked at my neighbor's doorway,"

— Job 31:9, NASB

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Job 31 — Context

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

7

"If my step has turned from the way, Or my heart followed my eyes, Or if any spot has stuck to my hands,

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Let me sow and another eat, And let my crops be uprooted.

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"If my heart has been enticed by a woman, Or I have lurked at my neighbor's doorway,

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May my wife grind for another, And let others kneel down over her.

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"For that would be a lustful crime; Moreover, it would be an iniquity punishable by judges.

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"For it would be fire that consumes to Abaddon, And would uproot all my increase.

Job 31:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:9 say?
Job 31:9 in the NASB reads: “"If my heart has been enticed by a woman, Or I have lurked at my neighbor's doorway,”
Where is Job 31:9 in the Bible?
Job 31:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 9.
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 31:9.
What translation should I read Job 31:9 in?
Job 31:9 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 31:9?
Job 31:9 reads (NASB): “"If my heart has been enticed by a woman, Or I have lurked at my neighbor's doorway,” 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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