Job 31:37

Job’s Final Appeal · Job 31:1–40
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Translations

Modern
I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—
Traditional
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Literal
The count of my steps I would declare to him; like a prince I would approach Him.)—
Latin
Per singulos gradus meos pronuntiabo illum, et quasi principi offeram eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—

Notes

When someone made a wrong accusation against a prince, he could appeal to his king.

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 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

Glossary

Book of Job

Topics

Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning