Yes, he would have allured you out of distress,
into a wide place, where there is no restriction.
That which is set on your table would be full of fatness.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 36:16 in context
Job 36:13–19
13
“But those who are godless in heart lay up anger.
They don’t cry for help when he binds them.
14
They die in youth.
Their life perishes among the unclean.
15
He delivers the afflicted by their affliction,
and opens their ear in oppression.
16
Selected verse
Yes, he would have allured you out of distress,
into a wide place, where there is no restriction.
That which is set on your table would be full of fatness.
17
“But you are full of the judgment of the wicked.
Judgment and justice take hold of you.
18
Don’t let riches entice you to wrath,
neither let the great size of a bribe turn you aside.
19
Would your wealth sustain you in distress,
or all the might of your strength?
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