KJV ORIGINAL
I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I made a promise to myself about what I would look at; so why would I stare at a young woman with lustful thoughts?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying he made a commitment to guard his eyes and thoughts, choosing not to look at women with sexual desire.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's final defense of his character, where he lists the moral standards he has maintained throughout his life. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, a man's integrity was closely tied to his sexual purity and how he treated women. Job is demonstrating that even in his thoughts and glances, he maintained moral boundaries.
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