Bible verse

Job 31:40

then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job.

Job 31:40 · BSB

Job 31:40 in context

The verses around it, from Job 31.

36 Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown.

37 I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—

38 if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together,

39 if I have devoured its produce without payment or broken the spirit of its tenants,

40 then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job.

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Job 31:40 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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