Job 31:1-40 CEV

[1] Job Continues I promised myself never to stare with desire at a young woman. [2] God All-Powerful punishes men who do that. [3] In fact, God sends disaster on all who sin, [4] and he keeps a close watch on everything I do. [5] I am not dishonest or deceitful, [6] and I beg God to prove my innocence. [7] If I have disobeyed him or even wanted to, [8] then others can eat my harvest and uproot my crops. [9] If I have desired someone's wife and chased after her, [10] then let some stranger steal my wife from me. [11] If I took someone's wife, it would be a horrible crime, [12] sending me to destruction and my crops to the flames. [13] When my servants complained against me, I was fair to them. [14] Otherwise, what answer would I give to God when he judges me? [15] After all, God is the one who gave life to each of us before we were born. [16] I have never cheated widows or others in need, [17] and I have always shared my food with orphans. [18] Since the time I was young, I have cared for orphans and helped widows. [19] I provided clothes for the poor, [20] and I was praised for supplying woolen garments to keep them warm. [21] If I have ever raised my arm to threaten an orphan when the power was mine, [22] I hope that arm will fall from its socket. [23] I could not have been abusive; I was terrified at the thought that God might punish me. [24] I have never trusted the power of wealth, [25] or taken pride in owning many possessions. [26] I have never openly or secretly [27] worshiped the sun or moon. [28] Such horrible sins would have deserved punishment from God. [29] I have never laughed when my enemies were struck by disaster. [30] Neither have I sinned by asking God to send down on them the curse of death. [31] No one ever went hungry at my house, [32] and travelers were always welcome. [33] Many have attempted to hide their sins from others- but I refused. [34] And the fear of public disgrace never forced me to keep silent about what I had done. [35] Why doesn't God All-Powerful listen and answer? If God has something against me, let him speak up or put it in writing! [36] Then I would wear his charges on my clothes and forehead. [37] And with my head held high, I would tell him everything I have ever done. [38] I have never mistreated the land I farmed and made it mourn. [39] Nor have I cheated my workers and caused them pain. [40] If I had, I would pray for weeds instead of wheat to grow in my fields. After saying these things, Job was silent.