Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “If I have rejoiced at my enemy’s misfortune or gloated over the trouble that came to him— New Living Translation “Have I ever rejoiced when disaster struck my enemies, or become excited when harm came their way? English Standard Version “If I have rejoiced at the ruin of him who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook him Berean Standard Bible If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— King James Bible If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him: New King James Version “If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, Or lifted myself up when evil found him New American Standard Bible “Have I rejoiced at the misfortune of my enemy, Or become excited when evil found him? NASB 1995 “Have I rejoiced at the extinction of my enemy, Or exulted when evil befell him? NASB 1977 “Have I rejoiced at the extinction of my enemy, Or exulted when evil befell him? Legacy Standard Bible “If I have been glad at the upheaval of the one who hated me, Or exulted when evil found him— Amplified Bible “Have I rejoiced at the destruction of the enemy [who hated me], Or exulted [in malicious triumph] when evil overtook him? Christian Standard Bible Have I rejoiced over my enemy’s distress, or become excited when trouble came his way? Holman Christian Standard Bible Have I rejoiced over my enemy’s distress, or become excited when trouble came his way? American Standard Version If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, Or lifted up myself when evil found him Contemporary English Version I have never laughed when my enemies were struck by disaster. English Revised Version If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him; GOD'S WORD® Translation "If I enjoyed the ruin of my enemy or celebrated when harm came to him Good News Translation I have never been glad when my enemies suffered, or pleased when they met with disaster; International Standard Version "Have I rejoiced in the destruction of those who hate me, or have I been happy that evil caught up with him? Majority Standard Bible If I have rejoiced in my enemy?s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him? NET Bible If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him-- New Heart English Bible "If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him; Webster's Bible Translation If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or have lifted up myself when evil found him: World English Bible “If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf I rejoice at the ruin of my hater, "" And stirred up myself when evil found him, Young's Literal Translation If I rejoice at the ruin of my hater, And stirred up myself when evil found him, Smith's Literal Translation If I shall rejoice in the destruction of him hating me, and I exalted when evil found him: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf I have been glad at the downfall of him that hated me, and have rejoiced that evil had found him. Catholic Public Domain Version if I have been glad at the ruin of him who hated me and have exulted that evil found him, New American Bible Had I rejoiced at the destruction of my enemy or exulted when evil came upon him, New Revised Standard Version “If I have rejoiced at the ruin of those who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook them— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or exulted myself when misfortune befell him; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if I am gladdened in the ruin of my hater or if I have celebrated when evil happened to him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, Or exulted when evil found him-- Brenton Septuagint Translation And if too I was glad at the fall of mine enemies, and mine heart said, Aha! Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…28this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high. 29If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— 30I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse—… Cross References Proverbs 24:17-18 Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, / or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. Proverbs 17:5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 1 Corinthians 13:6 Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. Exodus 23:4-5 If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Matthew 5:43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 2 Kings 6:21-23 And when the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “My father, shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?” / “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” / So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again. Treasury of Scripture If I rejoice at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him: 2 Samuel 1:12 And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword. 2 Samuel 4:10,11 When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who thought that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: … 2 Samuel 16:5-8 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came… Jump to Previous Befell Cries Destruction Enemy Enemy's Evil Extinction Exulted Found Glad Gloated Hated Hater Joy Lifted Misfortune Overtook Rejoice Rejoiced Ruin TroubleJump to Next Befell Cries Destruction Enemy Enemy's Evil Extinction Exulted Found Glad Gloated Hated Hater Joy Lifted Misfortune Overtook Rejoice Rejoiced Ruin TroubleJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesIf I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin This phrase reflects a self-examination by Job, who is asserting his integrity and righteousness. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, personal vendettas and rejoicing over an enemy's downfall were common. However, Job's statement aligns with the biblical principle of loving one's enemies, as later emphasized by Jesus in Matthew 5:44. The idea of not rejoicing over an enemy's misfortune is also echoed in Proverbs 24:17, which advises against gloating when an enemy falls. This reflects a heart attitude that values compassion and forgiveness over vengeance. or exulted when evil befell him— Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA 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. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, suggesting his suffering is due to sin. 3. Job's Enemies While not specifically named, Job refers to those who might oppose or wish harm upon him, highlighting his integrity in not rejoicing over their misfortune. 4. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, a region whose exact location is uncertain but is traditionally considered to be in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. 5. God The ultimate judge and sovereign being, whose justice and wisdom are central themes in the Book of Job. Teaching Points Integrity in AdversityJob's refusal to rejoice over his enemy's ruin demonstrates a high standard of integrity. Believers are called to maintain righteousness even when wronged. Love for Enemies The Christian call to love and pray for enemies is a radical departure from natural human inclinations. Job exemplifies this by not exulting in their misfortune. Trust in Divine Justice Job's attitude reflects a trust in God's justice rather than seeking personal vengeance. Believers are encouraged to trust God to right wrongs. Guarding the Heart Rejoicing in another's misfortune can corrupt the heart. Christians are urged to guard their hearts against such attitudes, fostering compassion instead. Reflecting Christ's Character By not rejoicing over an enemy's downfall, believers reflect the character of Christ, who showed love and forgiveness even to those who opposed Him.(29) If I rejoiced at the destruction.--He now proceeds to the realm of the wishes and thoughts, and is, therefore, far more thorough and searching with his own case than his friends had been.Verse 29. - If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me. "If at any time I was malevolent, if I wished evil to others, and rejoiced when evil came upon them, being (as the Greeks expressed it) ἐπιχαιρέκακος - if I so acted even in the case of my enemy - then," etc. The apodosis is wanting, but may be supplied by any suitable imprecation (see vers. 8, 10, 22, 40). Or lifted up myself - i.e. was puffed up and exalted - when evil found him. In the old world men generally regarded themselves as fully entitled to exult at the downfall of an enemy, and to triumph over him with words of contumely and scorn (camp. Judges 5:19-31; Psalm 18:37-42; Isaiah 10:8-1.4, etc.). There appears to be but one other passage in the Old Testament, besides the present, in which the contrary disposition is shown. This is Proverbs 17:5, where the writer declares that "he who is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I have rejoiced אֶ֭שְׂמַח (’eś·maḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome at my enemy’s מְשַׂנְאִ֑י (mə·śan·’î) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8130: To hate ruin, בְּפִ֣יד (bə·p̄îḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6365: Ruin, disaster or exulted וְ֝הִתְעֹרַ֗רְתִּי (wə·hiṯ·‘ō·rar·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake when כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction evil רָֽע׃ (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil befell him— מְצָ֥אוֹ (mə·ṣā·’ōw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present Links Job 31:29 NIVJob 31:29 NLT Job 31:29 ESV Job 31:29 NASB Job 31:29 KJV Job 31:29 BibleApps.com Job 31:29 Biblia Paralela Job 31:29 Chinese Bible Job 31:29 French Bible Job 31:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:29 If I have rejoiced at the destruction (Jb) |
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