18 Beware lest wrath entice you into scoffing,

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

19 Will your cry for help avail to keep you from distress,

or all the force of your strength?

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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

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!

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? 

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?