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If my step has turned out of the way, If my heart walked after my eyes, If any defilement has stuck to my hands,

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Integrity Begins in the Heart

Commentators emphasize that Job's defense goes beyond mere actions. He understood that God's law addresses the 'thoughts and intents of the heart.' His claim that his 'heart' did not walk 'after his eyes' shows a deep commitment to guarding against internal sins like covetousness, not just external transgressions.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 31:7

18th Century

Theologian

If my step hath turned out of the way - The path in which I ought to walk - the path of virtue.

And mine heart walked…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 31:7

19th Century

Bishop

If my step hath turned out of the way—The form of the expression is very emphatic: the narrow way of str…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 31:7

17th Century

Pastor

If my step has turned out of the way
The way of God, the way of his commandments, the good and right way, the way of…

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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'…