Job 36:21
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36:21Take heed, do not turn to evil,
for because of this you have been tested40 by affliction.
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- 40 Normally “tested” would be the translation for the Niphal of בָּחַר (bakhar). Although the Qal is employed here, the context favors “tested” rather than “chose.”
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Take care; do not turn to iniquity,
for this you have chosen rather than affliction.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Beware of turning to evil,
which you seem to prefer to affliction.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Be careful that you do not turn to iniquity,
for that is why you have been tested by affliction.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Be on guard! Turn back from evil,
for God sent this suffering
to keep you from a life of evil.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Take care, you must not turn to mischief,
for because of this you have been tried by misery.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Take heed, regard not iniquity:
For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
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