Ayub 34:25

34:25 Therefore, he knows their deeds,

he overthrows them ¹  in the night ² 

and they are crushed.

Ayub 34:28

34:28 so that they caused ³  the cry of the poor

to come before him,

so that he hears ⁴  the cry of the needy.

Ayub 35:9

35:9 “People ⁵  cry out

because of the excess of oppression; ⁶ 

they cry out for help

because of the power ⁷  of the mighty. ⁸ 

Ayub 36:18

36:18 Be careful that ⁹  no one entices you with riches;

do not let a large bribe ¹⁰  turn you aside.

[34:25]  ¹ tn The direct object “them” is implied and has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

[34:25]  ² tn The Hebrew term “night” is an accusative of time.

[34:28]  ³ tn The verse begins with the infinitive construct of בּוֹא (bo’, “go”), showing the result of their impious actions.

[34:28]  ⁴ tn The verb here is an imperfect; the clause is circumstantial to the preceding clause, showing either the result, or the concomitant action.

[35:9]  ⁵ tn The word “people” is supplied, because the sentence only has the masculine plural verb.

[35:9]  ⁶ tn The final noun is an abstract plural, “oppression.” There is no reason to change it to “oppressors” to fit the early versions. The expression is literally “multitude of oppression.”

[35:9]  ⁷ tn Heb “the arm,” a metaphor for strength or power.

[35:9]  ⁸ tn Or “of the many” (see HALOT 1172 s.v. I רַב 6.a).

[36:18]  ⁹ tn The first expression is idiomatic: the text says, “because wrath lest it entice you” – thus, beware.

[36:18]  ¹⁰ tn The word is כֹּפֶר (kofer), often translated “ransom,” but frequently in the sense of a bribe.