Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
Job 31 - Introduction
A.M. 2484. B.C. 1520.
Job's protestation of his innocence, with regard to wantonness, Job 31:1; fraud and injustice, Job 31:5; adultery, Job 31:9; haughtiness and severity toward his servants, Job 31:13; unmercifulness to the poor, Job 31:16; confidence in his wealth, Job 31:24; Job 31:25; idolatry, Job 31:26; revenge, Job 31:29; neglect of poor strangers, Job 31:32; hypocrisy, or not reproving others, Job 31:33; Job 31:34. He wishes God would answer, and that his words might be recorded, Job 31:35. Protests his innocence as to oppression, Job 31:38.