20 and their hearts did not bless me for warming them with the fleece from my sheep,
20 If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;
20 if his body has not blessed me,
20 Didn't the poor bless me when they saw me coming, knowing I'd brought coats from my closet?
20 If his heart has not blessed me, And if he was not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;
20 did they not praise me for providing wool clothing to keep them warm?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 31:20
Commentary on Job 31:16-23
(Read Job 31:16-23)
Job's conscience gave testimony concerning his just and charitable behaviour toward the poor. He is most large upon this head, because in this matter he was particularly accused. He was tender of all, and hurtful to none. Notice the principles by which Job was restrained from being uncharitable and unmerciful. He stood in awe of the Lord, as certainly against him, if he should wrong the poor. Regard to worldly interests may restrain a man from actual crimes; but the grace of God alone can make him hate, dread, and shun sinful thoughts and desires.