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Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, And disaster to the workers of iniquity?

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The 'Why' Behind Purity

Job isn't asking a real question; he's stating a core belief that motivates his actions. Commentators explain that Job is essentially saying, "I know full well that God brings disaster upon the wicked. That is precisely why I have been so careful to guard my heart and actions." His righteousness is rooted in his understanding of God's justice.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 31:3

18th Century

Theologian

Is not destruction to the wicked? — That is, Job says that he was well aware that destruction would overtake the wicked, and that i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 31:3

19th Century

Bishop

Is not — that is, is this not the portion of Job 31:2?

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 31:3

17th Century

Pastor

[Is] not destruction to the wicked ?
&c.] It is even to such wicked men, who live in the sin of fornication, and make it their…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 31:1–8

17th Century

Minister

Job did not speak the things here recorded by way of boasting, but in answer to the charge of hypocrisy. He understood the spiritual nature of God'…