Job 36:16-21
English Standard Version
16 He also allured you out of distress
into (A)a broad place where there was no cramping,
and what was set on your (B)table was full of (C)fatness.
17 “But you are full of the judgment on the wicked;
judgment and justice seize you.
18 Beware lest wrath entice you into scoffing,
and let not the greatness of (D)the ransom turn you aside.
19 Will your (E)cry for help avail to keep you from distress,
or all the force of your strength?
20 Do not long for (F)the night,
when peoples vanish (G)in their place.
21 Take care; (H)do not turn to iniquity,
for this you have chosen rather than affliction.
Job 36:16-21
Common English Bible
16 Surely he draws you up from the brink of trouble
to a wide place without distress;
your table is set with rich food.
17 You are overly concerned about the case of the wicked;
justice will be upheld in it.
18 Don’t let them lure you with wealth;
don’t let a huge bribe mislead you.
19 Will he arrange your rescue from distress
or from all your exertions of strength?
20 Don’t wish for the night
when people vanish from their place.
21 Take care; don’t turn to evil
because you’ve chosen it over affliction.
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