Job 36:21

But take heed lest thou do that which is wrong: 1 For of this thou hast made choice because of poverty. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.

In Context

20And draw not forth all the mighty men by night, 1 So that the people should go up instead of them. 1

22Behold, the Mighty One shall prevail by his strength: 1 For who is powerful as he is? 1

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Cross References

Job 34:7What man is as Job, 1 Drinking scorning like water? 1

Matthew Henry on Job 36:16-24

15 He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression. 16 Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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