Verse Comparison: Job 36:18
American Standard Version
For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements; Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.
Amplified® Bible
For let not wrath entice you into scorning chastisements; and let not the greatness of the ransom [the suffering, if rightly endured] turn you aside.
Contemporary English Version
don't let your anger and the pain you endured make you sneer at God.
Darby English Version
Because there is wrath, [beware] lest it take thee away through chastisement: then a great ransom could not avail thee.
Good News Bible
Be careful not to let bribes deceive you, or riches lead you astray.
King James Version
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
New American Standard Bible
"{Beware} that wrath does not entice you to scoffing; And do not let the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.
New International Version
Be careful that no one entices you by riches;
do not let a large bribe turn you aside.
New King James Version
Because there is wrath, beware lest He take you away with one blow;
For a large ransom would not help you avoid it.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Beware that wrath does not entice you to scoffing; And do not let the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.
Revised Standard Version
Beware lest wrath entice you into scoffing; and let not the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.
Young's Literal Translation
Lest He move thee with a stroke, And the abundance of an atonement turn thee not aside.
