Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 36:21
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Berean Standard Bible
Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.
King James Version
Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
World English Bible
Take heed, don’t regard iniquity; for you have chosen this rather than affliction.
American Standard Version
Take heed, regard not iniquity: For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 36
19 Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?
20 Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes.
21 Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.
22 Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him?
23 Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?
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