16 Indeed, he lured you from the jaws[a] of distress
to a spacious and unconfined place.
Your table was spread with choice food.
17 Yet now you are obsessed with the judgment due the wicked;
judgment and justice have seized you.
18 Be careful that no one lures you with riches;[b]
do not let a large ransom[c] lead you astray.(A)
19 Can your wealth[d] or all your physical exertion
keep you from distress?(B)
20 Do not long for the night
when nations will disappear from their places.
21 Be careful that you do not turn to iniquity,
for that is why you have been tested by[e] affliction.

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  1. 36:16 Lit from a mouth of narrowness
  2. 36:18 Or you into mockery
  3. 36:18 Or bribe
  4. 36:19 Or cry for help
  5. 36:21 Or for you have preferred this to

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)

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Notas al pie

  1. Job 36:20 The meaning of the Hebrew for verses 18-20 is uncertain.