Job 36:17–19

17 But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked;

judgment and justice have taken hold of you.

18 Be careful that no one entices you by riches;

do not let a large bribe turn you aside.

19 Would your wealth or even all your mighty efforts

sustain you so you would not be in distress?

17 But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked:

Judgment and justice take hold on thee.

18 Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke:

Then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.

19 Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold,

Nor all the forces of strength.

17 But you are obsessed with whether the godless will be judged.

Don’t worry, judgment and justice will be upheld.

18 But watch out, or you may be seduced by wealth.

Don’t let yourself be bribed into sin.

19 Could all your wealth

or all your mighty efforts

keep you from distress?

17 But you are filled with the judgment due the wicked;

Judgment and justice take hold of you.

18 Because there is wrath, beware lest He take you away with one blow;

For a large ransom would not help you avoid it.

19 Will your riches,

Or all the mighty forces,

Keep you from distress?

17 But now you are being punished like the wicked;

you are getting justice.

18 Be careful! Don’t be led away from God by riches;

don’t let much money turn you away.

19 Neither your wealth nor all your great strength

will keep you out of trouble.

17 But thou art full of the judgment of the wicked:

Judgment and justice take hold on thee.

18 For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements;

Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.

19 Will thy cry avail, that thou be not in distress,

Or all the forces of thy strength?

17 But thou art full of the judgments of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee. 18 Because there is wrath, beware lest it take thee away through chastisement: then a great ransom could not avail thee. 19 Will he esteem thy riches? Not gold, nor all the resources of strength!

17 But you are given the judgment evil people deserve. 

A fair judgment will be upheld. 

18 Be careful that you are not led astray with riches. 

Don’t let a large bribe turn you ⸤to evil ways⸥. 

19 Will your riches save you from having to suffer? 

Will all your mighty strength help you? 

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;

do not let a large ransom lead you astray.

19 Can your wealth or all your physical exertion

keep you from distress?

17 “But you are obsessed with the case of the wicked;

judgment and justice seize you.

18 Beware that wrath does not entice you into scoffing,

and do not let the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.

19 Will your cry avail to keep you from distress,

or will all the force of your strength?

17 But you are obsessed with the judgment of the wicked;

judgment and justice take hold of you.

18 Yes, it is wrath, so that it will not incite you into mockery;

and do not let the ransom’s greatness turn you aside.

19 Will your cry for help sustain you without distress,

or all the efforts of your strength?

17 But now you are loaded down

with the punishment sinners will receive.

You have been judged fairly.

18 Be careful that no one tempts you with riches.

Don’t take money from people who want special favors,

no matter how much it is.

19 Can your wealth keep you out of trouble?

Can all of your mighty efforts keep you going?

17 “But you were full of judgment on the wicked;

Judgment and justice take hold of you.

18 “Beware that wrath does not entice you to scoffing;

And do not let the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.

19 “Will your riches keep you from distress,

Or all the forces of your strength?