29 Have I rejoiced over my enemy’s distress,
or become excited when trouble came his way?
30 I have not allowed my mouth to sin
by asking for his life with a curse.

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No Rejoicing over the Plight of Adversary

29 “Have I rejoiced in the destruction of those who hate me,
    or have I been happy that evil caught up with him?
30 No, I haven’t allowed my mouth to sin
    by asking for his life[a] with a curse.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 31:30 Lit. soul