31 1 Job reciteth the innocence of his living and number of his virtues, which declareth what ought to be the life of the faithful.

I made a covenant with mine [a]eyes: why then should I think on [b]a maid?

For what portion should I have of God from above? and what inheritance of the almighty from on high?

Is not destruction to the wicked, and strange punishment to [c]the workers of iniquity?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 31:1 I kept my eyes from all wanton looks.
  2. Job 31:1 Would not God then have punished me?
  3. Job 31:3 Job declareth that the fear of God was a bridle to stay him from all wickedness.

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