18 Beware lest wrath entice you into scoffing,
    and let not the greatness of (A)the ransom turn you aside.
19 Will your (B)cry for help avail to keep you from distress,
    or all the force of your strength?
20 Do not long for (C)the night,
    when peoples vanish (D)in their place.

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18 Be careful that no one entices you by riches;
    do not let a large bribe(A) turn you aside.(B)
19 Would your wealth(C) or even all your mighty efforts
    sustain you so you would not be in distress?
20 Do not long for the night,(D)
    to drag people away from their homes.[a]

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Footnotes

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