KJV ORIGINAL
Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have not allowed my mouth to sin by wishing for God to curse my enemy's life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is declaring that he never let hatred drive him to pray for God's judgment or harm to come upon his enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's final defense speech where he lists his moral integrity before God. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, cursing one's enemies or calling down divine judgment upon them was common practice. Job is claiming he maintained such high moral standards that he never even wished harm upon those who wronged him.
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