16 Even so would he have taken thee out of the straight place into a broad place, and not shut up beneath: and [a]that which resteth upon thy table had been full of fat.

17 But thou art full of the [b]judgment of the wicked, though judgment and equity maintain all things.

18 [c]For God’s wrath is, lest he should take thee away in thine abundance: for no multitude of gifts can deliver thee.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 36:16 If thou hadst been obedient to God, he would have brought thee to liberty and wealth.
  2. Job 36:17 Thou art altogether after the manner of the wicked: for thou dost murmur against the justice of God.
  3. Job 36:18 God doth punish thee, lest thou shouldest forget God in thy wealth and so perish.

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)

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