39 if I have consumed its produce without payment
or shown contempt for its tenants,[a]
40 then let thorns(A) grow instead of wheat
and stinkweed(B) instead of barley.

The words of Job are concluded.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 31:39 Lit or caused the breath of its tenants to breathe out

39 If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners thereof to lose their life:

40 Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

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39 If (A)I have eaten its [a]fruit without money,
Or (B)caused its owners to lose their lives;
40 Then let (C)thistles grow instead of wheat,
And weeds instead of barley.”

The words of Job are ended.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 31:39 Lit. strength