19 If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering;
19 if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or the needy without garments,
19 if I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, or the needy without covering,
19 "Have I ever left a poor family shivering in the cold when they had no warm clothes?
19 If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or any poor man without covering;
19 Whenever I saw the homeless without clothes and the needy with nothing to wear,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 31:19
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.