Job 31:1

New English Translation

31 “I made a covenant with^[a] my eyes;
how then could I entertain thoughts against a virgin?^[b]

Job 31:1 tn The idea of cutting a covenant for something may suggest a covenant that is imposed, except that this construction elsewhere argues against it (see 2 Chr 29:10).
Job 31:1 tn This half-verse is the effect of the covenant. The interrogative מָה (mah) may have the force of the negative, and so be translated “not to pay attention.”

Job 31:1

King James Version

31 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

31 “I made a covenant with my eyes^(A)
not to look lustfully at a young woman.^(B)

31 “I have made a covenant with my eyes;
Why then should I ^[a]look upon a ^(A)young woman?

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