Bible verse

Job 36:20

Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes.

Job 36:20 · BSB

Job 36:20 in context

The verses around it, from Job 36.

16 Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.

17 But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

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

19 Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?

20 Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes.

21 Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.

22 Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him?

23 Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?

24 Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.

Read all of Job 36

Job 36:20 in other translations

KJV

Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.

ASV

Desire not the night, When peoples are cut off in their place.

ERV

Desire not the night, when peoples are cut off in their place.

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