The Morning Psalm

Job 31:23

King James Version

For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
Job 31:23, KJV

Job 31:23 in context

21If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:

22Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.

23For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

24If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;

25If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;

About this book

The Book of Job — summary, themes & key verses

Faith in suffering — the ancient question of why the innocent suffer, and where God is in it.

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