Be careful that ¹  no one entices you with riches; do not let a large bribe ²  turn you aside.

biblegateway Job 36:18

" Beware that wrath does not entice you to scoffing; And do not let the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.

Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large ransom lead you astray.

Be careful that you are not led astray with riches. Don’t let a large bribe turn you to evil ways.

biblegateway Job 36:18

Be careful that no-one entices you by riches; do not let a large bribe turn you aside.

Beware lest wrath entice you into scoffing, and let not the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.

bibleoremus Job 36:18

Beware that wrath does not entice you into scoffing, and do not let the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.

do not be led astray by lavish gifts of wine and do not let bribery warp your judgement.

biblegateway Job 36:18

Because there is wrath, beware lest He take you away with one blow; For a large ransom would not help you avoid it .

Because [there is] wrath, [beware] lest he take thee away with [his] stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.

biblegateway Job 36:18

Be careful that ¹  no one entices you with riches; do not let a large bribe ²  turn you aside.

¹ tn The first expression is idiomatic: the text says, “because wrath lest it entice you” – thus, beware.

² tn The word is כֹּפֶר (kofer), often translated “ransom,” but frequently in the sense of a bribe.