And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:
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Verse 27 is found in chapter 31 of Job. Job denies placing his hope in gold, celebrating the misfortune of enemies, or hiding his faults out of fear of public opinion. These statements function as a kind of final declaration of integrity. The speech prepares for the subsequent silence of the three friends and the appearance of a new voice in the debate.
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Compare Job 31:27 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
daß ich mein Herz heimlich beredet hätte, ihnen Küsse zuzuwerfen mit meiner Hand?
Y mi corazón se engañó en secreto, Y mi boca besó mi mano:
Et si mon coeur s'est laissé séduire en secret, Si ma main s'est portée sur ma bouche;
E se il mio cuore è stato di nascosto sedotto, E la mia bocca ha baciata la mia mano;
E o meu coração se deixou enganar em oculto, e a minha boca beijou a minha mão,
心就暗暗被引誘, 口親吻自己的手;
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