Job 31:25If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;
The setting
Job continues his solemn oath, addressing the pride that comes with financial success. He's been accused of secret sins - this is his public declaration of innocence.
The emotion here: intensely defending his humility despite massive former wealth
The original word
samach (שָׂמַח) — deep joy and celebration, the kind that makes you dance
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What most readers miss in Job 31:25
Job isn't condemning success itself, but rejoicing IN it rather than rejoicing THROUGH it to God
Common misconceptionPeople think this means you can't enjoy success, but Job is rejecting the pride that forgets God's role in blessing - you can celebrate success without taking credit for it.
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Verses that echo Job 31:25
Bible Genome reading
Job 31:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Job 31:25 comes from the book of Job, written during the Patriarchal period. These words are attributed to Job. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wealth, righteousness. Notable phrases: rejoiced because my wealth was great.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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