Verse Comparison: Job 31:1

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American Standard Version
I made a covenant with mine eyes; How then should I look upon a virgin?

Amplified® Bible
I DICTATED a covenant (an agreement) to my eyes; how then could I look [lustfully] upon a girl?

Contemporary English Version
I promised myself never to stare with desire at a young woman.

Darby English Version
I made a covenant with mine eyes; and how should I fix my regard upon a maid?

Good News Bible
I have made a solemn promise never to look with lust at a woman.

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

New American Standard Bible
"I have made a covenant with my eyes; How then could I gaze at a virgin?

New International Version
"I made a covenant with my eyes
not to look lustfully at a girl.

New King James Version
“I have made a covenant with my eyes;
Why then should I look upon a young woman?

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I have made a covenant with my eyes; How then could I gaze at a virgin?

Revised Standard Version
"I have made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I look upon a virgin?

Young's Literal Translation
A covenant I made for mine eyes, And what -- do I attend to a virgin?


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