Job 36:18 “Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe…”

Job 36:18

Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.

World English Bible

Don’t let riches entice you to wrath, neither let the great size of a bribe turn you aside.

American Standard Version

For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements; Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.

Geneva Bible 1599

For Gods wrath is, least hee should take that away in thine abundance: for no multitude of giftes can deliuer thee.

Darby Translation

Because there is wrath, [beware] lest it take thee away through chastisement: then a great ransom could not avail thee.

Young's Literal Translation

Lest He move thee with a stroke, And the abundance of an atonement turn thee not aside.

Bible in Basic English

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Cross references

“Because”

Ephesians 5:6 Romans 1:18 Psalm 110:5 Romans 2:5 Psalm 2:5 Psalm 2:12

Ephesians 5:6 · BSB

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Romans 1:18 · BSB

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Psalm 110:5 · BSB

The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.

Romans 2:5 · BSB

But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

Psalm 2:5 · BSB

Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury:

Psalm 2:12 · BSB

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

“his”

Psalm 39:10 Isaiah 14:6 Ezekiel 24:16

Psalm 39:10 · BSB

Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand.

Isaiah 14:6 · BSB

It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.

Ezekiel 24:16 · BSB

“Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow.

“then”

Job 33:24 1 Timothy 2:6 Hebrews 2:3 Psalm 49:7 Psalm 49:8

Job 33:24 · BSB

to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’

1 Timothy 2:6 · BSB

who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.

Hebrews 2:3 · BSB

how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

Psalm 49:7 · BSB

No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.

Psalm 49:8 · BSB

For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

19Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?

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