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God is an All-Powerful and Just Teacher

16 “Indeed, he drew you away from the brink of distress
    to a spacious place without constraints,
        filling your festive[a] table with bountiful[b] food.
17 But now you are occupied with the case of the wicked;
    but justice and judgment will be served.
18 So that no one entices you with riches,
    don’t let a large ransom turn you astray.

19 “Will your wealth sustain you when you’re in distress,
    despite your most powerful efforts?[c]
20 Don’t long for night,
    when people vanish[d] in their place.
21 Be careful! Don’t turn to evil,
    because of this you will be tried by more than affliction.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 36:16 Lit. restful
  2. Job 36:16 Lit. fat
  3. Job 36:19 Or your force of strength
  4. Job 36:20 Lit. go up