18 Be careful that no one entices you by riches;

do not let a large bribe turn you aside.

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

Then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.

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

Don’t let yourself be bribed into sin.

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

For a large ransom would not help you avoid it.

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

don’t let much money turn you away.

18 For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements;

Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.

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

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

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

18 Be careful that no one lures you with riches;

do not let a large ransom lead you astray.

18 Beware that wrath does not entice you into scoffing,

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

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.

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.

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

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