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Job 36:20-22
New Catholic Bible
Job 36:20-22
New Catholic Bible
20 “Do not long for the night
when you can drag people away from their homes.
21 Take care not to turn to evil;
that is why you are now being tested by affliction.
God Is Truly Great[a]
22 “Behold, God is exalted in his power.
What teacher can equal him?
Footnotes
- Job 36:22 The sovereign wisdom of God radiates throughout the universe. In his hands, rain, tempest, and snow become calamities or benefits to accompany his justice in regard to human beings. This text is a lyrical chant of the power of God.
Job 36:20-22
King James Version
Job 36:20-22
King James Version
20 Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.
21 Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
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Job 36:20-22
New King James Version
Job 36:20-22
New King James Version
20 Do not desire the night,
When people are cut off in their place.
21 Take heed, (A)do not turn to iniquity,
For (B)you have chosen this rather than affliction.
22 “Behold, God is exalted by His power;
Who teaches like Him?
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