Job 36:21 nasb — "Be careful, do not turn to evil, For you have preferred this to affliction.

NASB

""Be careful, do not turn to evil, For you have preferred this to affliction."

— Job 36:21, NASB

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Job 36 — Context

18

"Beware that wrath does not entice you to scoffing; And do not let the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.

19

"Will your riches keep you from distress, Or all the forces of your strength?

20

"Do not long for the night, When people vanish in their place.

21

"Be careful, do not turn to evil, For you have preferred this to affliction.

22

"Behold, God is exalted in His power; Who is a teacher like Him?

23

"Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, 'You have done wrong'?

24

"Remember that you should exalt His work, Of which men have sung.

Job 36:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 36:21 say?
Job 36:21 in the NASB reads: “"Be careful, do not turn to evil, For you have preferred this to affliction.”
Where is Job 36:21 in the Bible?
Job 36:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 36, verse 21.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 36:21.
What translation should I read Job 36:21 in?
Job 36:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 36:21?
Job 36:21 reads (NASB): “"Be careful, do not turn to evil, For you have preferred this to affliction.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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