What does Job 31:29 mean?

Job 31:29 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 31:29 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:

27And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:

28This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.

29If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:

30Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.

31If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.

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