Job - Caput 31

Job 31.1 pepigi foedus cum oculis meis ut ne cogitarem quidem de virgine Job 31.2 quam enim partem haberet Deus in me desuper et hereditatem Omnipotens de excelsis Job 31.3 numquid non perditio est iniquo et alienatio operantibus iniustitiam Job 31.4 nonne ipse considerat vias meas et cunctos gressus meos dinumerat Job 31.5 si ambulavi in vanitate et festinavit in dolo pes meus Job 31.6 adpendat me in statera iusta et sciat Deus simplicitatem meam Job 31.7 si declinavit gressus meus de via et si secutum est oculos meos cor meum et in manibus meis adhesit macula Job 31.8 seram et alius comedat et progenies mea eradicetur Job 31.9 si deceptum est cor meum super mulierem et si ad ostium amici mei insidiatus sum Job 31.10 scortum sit alteri uxor mea et super illam incurventur alii Job 31.11 hoc enim nefas est et iniquitas maxima Job 31.13 si contempsi subire iudicium cum servo meo et ancillae meae cum disceptarent adversum me Job 31.14 quid enim faciam cum surrexerit ad iudicandum Deus et cum quaesierit quid respondebo illi Job 31.15 numquid non in utero fecit me qui et illum operatus est et formavit in vulva unus Job 31.16 si negavi quod volebant pauperibus et oculos viduae expectare feci Job 31.17 si comedi buccellam meam solus et non comedit pupillus ex ea Job 31.18 quia ab infantia mea crevit mecum miseratio et de utero matris meae egressa est mecum Job 31.19 si despexi pereuntem eo quod non habuerit indumentum et absque operimento pauperem Job 31.20 si non benedixerunt mihi latera eius et de velleribus ovium mearum calefactus est Job 31.21 si levavi super pupillum manum meam etiam cum viderem me in porta superiorem Job 31.22 umerus meus a iunctura sua cadat et brachium meum cum suis ossibus confringatur Job 31.23 semper enim quasi tumentes super me fluctus timui Deum et pondus eius ferre non potui Job 31.24 si putavi aurum robur meum et obrizae dixi fiducia mea Job 31.25 si laetatus sum super multis divitiis meis et quia plurima repperit manus mea Job 31.26 si vidi solem cum fulgeret et lunam incedentem clare Job 31.27 et lactatum est in abscondito cor meum et osculatus sum manum meam ore meo Job 31.28 quae est iniquitas maxima et negatio contra Deum altissimum Job 31.29 si gavisus sum ad ruinam eius qui me oderat et exultavi quod invenisset eum malum Job 31.30 non enim dedi ad peccandum guttur meum ut expeterem maledicens animam eius Job 31.31 si non dixerunt viri tabernaculi mei quis det de carnibus eius ut saturemur Job 31.32 foris non mansit peregrinus ostium meum viatori patuit Job 31.33 si abscondi quasi homo peccatum meum et celavi in sinu meo iniquitatem meam Job 31.34 si expavi ad multitudinem nimiam et despectio propinquorum terruit me et non magis tacui nec egressus sum ostium Job 31.35 quis mihi tribuat auditorem ut desiderium meum Omnipotens audiat et librum scribat ipse qui iudicat Job 31.36 ut in umero meo portem illum et circumdem illum quasi coronam mihi Job 31.37 per singulos gradus meos pronuntiabo illum et quasi principi offeram eum Job 31.38 si adversum me terra mea clamat et cum ipsa sulci eius deflent Job 31.39 si fructus eius comedi absque pecunia et animam agricolarum eius adflixi Job 31.40 pro frumento oriatur mihi tribulus et pro hordeo spina finita sunt verba Iob

Job : Caput 31

Job's Final Oath of Innocence Chapter 31 of the Book of Job reveals our protagonist's final oath of innocence. How does Job defend his integrity in the face of his trials? In this impassioned speech, Job lists a series of sins he has not committed, invoking divine judgment should he lie. This text addresses fundamental issues such as moral purity, social justice, and personal responsibility. Job 31 highlights the high ethical standards by which Job has chosen to live his life. Let's reflect together on five biblical passages that shed light on the ethical themes of this difficult chapter.

Matthew 5:27-28

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I tell you, anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. » This teaching of Jesus on purity of heart resonates deeply with Job's commitment to moral integrity, as mentioned in Job 31:1.

James 5:4

"See, the wages of the laborers who reaped your fields, which you deceitfully kept back, cry out against you. The lamentation of the reapers has entered the ears of the Lord of hosts. » This warning from James mirrors Job's statement in Job 31:13-15 regarding the fair treatment of his servants, a true warning against injustice.

1 Timothy 6:17-18

"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in God, who richly provides everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, generous and ready to share. » Paul's advice resonates with Job's statements in Job 31:16-23, where he speaks of his generous use of resources to help those in need.

Psalms 24:3-4

"Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may enter your holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not turn to idols or swear by false gods. » These verses illustrate the moral integrity Job claims to have maintained, as described throughout chapter 31.

Micah 6:8

“He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires: to do justice, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.” This verse perfectly summarizes the kind of life Job claims to have lived, as described in Job 31.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to examine our own lives in light of the teachings of Job and the Scriptures, in order to live with the righteousness and integrity that God requires of us.