Job 36:16-21
New Century Version
16 “God is gently calling you from the jaws of trouble
to an open place of freedom
where he has set your table full of the best food.
17 But now you are being punished like the wicked;
you are getting justice.
18 Be careful! Don’t be led away from God by riches;
don’t let much money turn you away.
19 Neither your wealth nor all your great strength
will keep you out of trouble.
20 Don’t wish for the night
when people are taken from their homes.
21 Be careful not to turn to evil,
which you seem to want more than suffering.
Job 36:16-21
New International Version
16 “He is wooing(A) you from the jaws of distress
to a spacious place(B) free from restriction,(C)
to the comfort of your table(D) laden with choice food.(E)
17 But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked;(F)
judgment and justice have taken hold of you.(G)
18 Be careful that no one entices you by riches;
do not let a large bribe(H) turn you aside.(I)
19 Would your wealth(J) or even all your mighty efforts
sustain you so you would not be in distress?
20 Do not long for the night,(K)
to drag people away from their homes.[a]
21 Beware of turning to evil,(L)
which you seem to prefer to affliction.(M)
Footnotes
- Job 36:20 The meaning of the Hebrew for verses 18-20 is uncertain.
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