11 For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges.
11 For that would have been wicked, a sin to be judged.
11 For that would be a heinous crime; that would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges;
11 For disgusting behavior like that, I'd deserve the worst punishment you could hand out.
11 For that would be wickedness; Yes, it would be iniquity deserving of judgment.
11 For lust is a shameful sin, a crime that should be punished.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 31:11
Commentary on Job 31:9-15
(Read Job 31:9-15)
All the defilements of the life come from a deceived heart. Lust is a fire in the soul: those that indulge it, are said to burn. It consumes all that is good there, and lays the conscience waste. It kindles the fire of God's wrath, which, if not quenched by the blood of Christ, will consume even to eternal destruction. It consumes the body; it consumes the substance. Burning lusts bring burning judgments. Job had a numerous household, and he managed it well. He considered that he had a Master in heaven; and as we are undone if God should be severe with us, we ought to be mild and gentle towards all with whom we have to do.