Job 36:21

Elihu Describes God’s Power

20Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes. 21Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.

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Berean Standard Bible
Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.
American Standard Version (1901)
Take heed, regard not iniquity: For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
Bible in Basic English
Take care not to be turned to sin, for you have taken evil for your part in place of sorrow.
Free Bible Version
Watch out that you don't turn to evil! For it's because of this that you are being tested through suffering.
King James (Authorized) Version
Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
Translation for Translators
Be careful not to begin doing evil things, because God has caused you to suffer to prevent you from doing evil.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Be careful that you do not turn to sin because you are being tested by suffering so that you will stay away from sinning.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
Take heed — do not turn unto iniquity, For on this thou hast fixed Rather than [on] affliction.