Job 31:17

Translations

Modern

…if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—

Traditional

Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof;

Literal

…and have eaten my morsel alone, and the fatherless could not eat from it—

Latin

…si comedi buccellam meam solus, et non comedit pupillus ex ea

Original

Hebrew

English

…if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—

Notes

Job 31:1–40

Job called down wrong against himself (curses) if he was guilty of the accusations against him. Apart from mentioning idolatry (worship of false gods), Job spoke about how loyal he was to God by focusing on the second half of the Ten Commandments (31:26–27). The summary of these is: “love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18; Romans 13:9).

Job 29:1–31:40

Job compares his past happiness, honor, and wealth with his current loss of social dignity and divine friendship (chapters 29 and 30). He ends his speech with broad vows of innocence (chapter 31).

Theme notes and profiles

Job’s Innocence

Events

Job's Trial

Related verses

Ezekiel 18:7
He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
Luke 11:41
But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Deuteronomy 15:11
For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.
Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Deuteronomy 15:14
You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you.
Ezekiel 18:16
He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
John 13:29
Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Job 29:12–16
…because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper.
Acts 4:32
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.
Job 22:7
You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished,

Glossary

Book of Job Curse, Cursed Orphan

Topics

Beneficence: Job Hospitality: Job Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Visiting the Sick Orphan: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Kindness To by Job Poor: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Temptation: Resistance To

Job 31:17

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