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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced over my great wealth, the fortune my hands had gained,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Have I gloated about my wealth and all that I own?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced because my wealth was abundant or because my hand had found much,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />If I rejoiced because my wealth <i>was</i> great, and because mine hand had gotten much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced because my wealth <i>was</i> great, And because my hand had gained much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />If I have gloated because my wealth was great, And because my hand had obtained <i>so</i> much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />If I have gloated because my wealth was great, And because my hand had secured so much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />If I have gloated because my wealth was great, And because my hand had secured <i>so</i> much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />If I have been glad because my wealth was great, And because my hand had found <i>so</i> much,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />If I gloated <i>and</i> rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my [powerful] hand [alone] had obtained so much,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great or because my own hand has acquired so much,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great or because my own hand has acquired so much, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gotten much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />or taken pride in owning many possessions. * <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If I enjoyed being very rich because my hand had found great [wealth]....<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />or taken pride in my wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />if I've found joy in great wealth that I own, if I've earned a lot with my own hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gained much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />If I rejoice because my wealth [is] great, "" And because my hand has found abundance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> If I rejoice because great is my wealth, And because abundance hath my hand found,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If I shall rejoice because of the Multitude of my riches, and because my hand found much;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced over my great riches, and because my hand had gotten much. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced over my great success, and over the many things my hand has obtained;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Or had I rejoiced that my wealth was great, or that my hand had acquired abundance— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />if I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, or because my hand had gotten much;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if I was rejoicing when my property increased and when my hands found much<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gotten much;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and if too I rejoiced when my wealth was abundant, and if too I laid my hand on innumerable <i>treasures</i>:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/31-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4730" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Job's Final Appeal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">if</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: ’eś·maḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">I have rejoiced</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">my great</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥê·lî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">wealth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: wə·ḵî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">my hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣə·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To attain to, find. ">had gained</a> <a href="/hebrew/3524.htm" title="3524: ḵab·bîr (Adj-ms) -- Great, mighty, much. From kabar; vast, whether in extent, or in number, many.">so much,</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a></span><br />Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10</a></span><br />He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a></span><br />Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Mark 10:23-25</a></span><br />Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” / And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! / It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Proverbs 23:4-5</a></span><br />Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Luke 16:13</a></span><br />No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21-24</a></span><br />Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” / When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. / Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a></span><br />Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Proverbs 28:20</a></span><br />A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">If I rejoice because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;</p><p class="hdg">rejoiced</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11</a></b></br> And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all <i>the things</i> wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Proverbs 23:5</a></b></br> Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for <i>riches</i> certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise <i>man</i> glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty <i>man</i> glory in his might, let not the rich <i>man</i> glory in his riches:</p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-17.htm">Deuteronomy 8:17,18</a></b></br> And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of <i>mine</i> hand hath gotten me this wealth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-13.htm">Isaiah 10:13,14</a></b></br> For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done <i>it</i>, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant <i>man</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30</a></b></br> The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?</p><p class="hdg">gotten much.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/30-18.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/genesis/30-11.htm">Fortune</a> <a href="/job/28-13.htm">Found</a> <a href="/job/27-8.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/job/22-19.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Gloated</a> <a href="/job/28-15.htm">Gotten</a> <a href="/job/30-18.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/31-21.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/job/31-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/job/22-19.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Secured</a> <a href="/job/23-14.htm">Store</a> <a href="/job/30-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/job/27-19.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/36-18.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Fortune</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Found</a> <a href="/psalms/44-12.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Gloated</a> <a href="/psalms/44-10.htm">Gotten</a> <a href="/job/31-34.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/31-27.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/job/31-36.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">Secured</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Store</a> <a href="/job/31-38.htm">Together</a> <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Job 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/31-1.htm">Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several duties</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>if I have rejoiced in my great wealth</b><br>This phrase reflects Job's introspection and self-examination regarding his attitude towards wealth. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wealth was often seen as a sign of divine favor. However, Job is careful to ensure that he has not placed his trust or joy in material possessions. This aligns with biblical teachings that warn against the love of money (<a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a>) and emphasize storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). Job's statement is a reflection of his integrity and his understanding that true joy and security come from God, not from earthly riches.<p><b>because my hand had gained so much</b><br>Here, Job acknowledges his role in acquiring wealth, yet he distances himself from pride or self-sufficiency. The phrase suggests a recognition of human effort in wealth accumulation, but Job is careful not to attribute his success solely to his own abilities. This humility is consistent with the biblical principle that all blessings, including wealth, ultimately come from God (<a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a>). Job's attitude contrasts with the prideful self-reliance seen in other biblical figures who attributed their success to their own strength, such as Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30</a>. This phrase also serves as a reminder of the biblical teaching that while human effort is involved, it is God who grants the increase (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">1 Corinthians 3:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived. It is often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up arguing with him about the reasons for his suffering.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty, who ultimately speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, providing divine perspective on Job's trials.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride_in_wealth.htm">The Danger of Pride in Wealth</a></b><br>Wealth can lead to pride and self-reliance, distancing us from God. Job's refusal to rejoice in his wealth serves as a model for humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/true_source_of_security.htm">True Source of Security</a></b><br>Our security should not be in material possessions but in our relationship with God. Job's integrity highlights the importance of placing trust in God rather than in wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_gratitude.htm">Contentment and Gratitude</a></b><br>Job's attitude encourages believers to find contentment in God's provision and to be grateful for what they have, rather than constantly seeking more.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_prosperity.htm">Integrity in Prosperity</a></b><br>Maintaining integrity and righteousness in times of prosperity is crucial. Job's example shows that wealth should not compromise our moral and spiritual values.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Focusing on eternal values rather than temporary riches aligns with biblical teachings. Job's perspective encourages believers to prioritize spiritual wealth over material gain.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_poverty_and_wealth.htm">What does the Bible say about poverty and wealth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_schemes_of_the_devil.htm">What does the Bible say about wealth inequality?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_31_7-8_with_suffering.htm">Psalm 31:7-8 affirms divine deliverance, yet history shows numerous faithful people suffering or dying--how do we reconcile this apparent discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_sun_moon_cults.htm">Job 31:26-28 mentions worship of sun and moon; does archaeological evidence support or contradict the biblical portrayal of these ancient cults?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much</span>. Job feels that it is wrong even to care greatly for wealth. He seems almost to anticipate the saying of St. Paul, that "covetousness is idolatry" (<a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a>); and hence he passes on without pause from this sort of creature-worship to others common in his day (vers. 26, 27). which he likewise disclaims. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/31-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have rejoiced</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֭שְׂמַח</span> <span class="translit">(’eś·maḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my great</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wealth</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵילִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had gained</span><br /><span class="heb">מָצְאָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṣə·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so much,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַ֝בִּ֗יר</span> <span class="translit">(ḵab·bîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3524.htm">Strong's 3524: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, mighty, much</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/31-25.htm">Job 31:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/31-25.htm">OT Poetry: Job 31:25 If I have rejoiced because my wealth (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/31-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 31:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 31:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/31-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 31:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 31:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>