10 then may my wife grind another man's grain, and may other men sleep with her.

Other Translations of Job 31:10

King James Version

10 Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her.

English Standard Version

10 then let my wife grind for another, and let others bow down on her.

The Message

10 Fine, my wife has every right to go ahead and sleep with anyone she wants to.

New King James Version

10 Then let my wife grind for another, And let others bow down over her.

New Living Translation

10 then let my wife serve another man; let other men sleep with her.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 31:10

Commentary on Job 31:9-15

(Read Job 31:9-15)

All the defilements of the life come from a deceived heart. Lust is a fire in the soul: those that indulge it, are said to burn. It consumes all that is good there, and lays the conscience waste. It kindles the fire of God's wrath, which, if not quenched by the blood of Christ, will consume even to eternal destruction. It consumes the body; it consumes the substance. Burning lusts bring burning judgments. Job had a numerous household, and he managed it well. He considered that he had a Master in heaven; and as we are undone if God should be severe with us, we ought to be mild and gentle towards all with whom we have to do.