Job 31:34

“Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?”

"Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?" - Job 31:34
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What does Job 31:34 mean?

Job 31:34 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?" This verse is part of a larger passage in which Job defends his integrity and righteousness…

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Courage in the Face of Contempt

The Book of Job takes us on a journey through suffering, loss, and the pursuit of understanding. In the thirty-first chapter, we encounter a powerful moment of reflection from Job as he wrestles with the questions surrounding his integrity and fear in the face of adversity. The…

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A Prayer for Courage and Integrity in Times of Fear

O Sovereign Lord, As I come before You today with a heart desiring integrity and strength, I find solace in the words of Job, who cried out: "Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?" (Job 31:34…

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