Job 31:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

Job 31:1-40. Job proceeds to prove that he deserved a better lot. As in Job 29:1-25 he showed his uprightness as an emir, or magistrate, in public life, so in this chapter be vindicates his character in private life.

Job 31:1

1 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?