Job 36:19

Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 36:19

BSB
Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?
AKJV
Will he esteem your riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
CPDV
Lay down your greatness without distress, and put aside all of your power with courage.
ERV
Will thy riches suffice, that thou be not in distress, or all the forces of thy strength?
NHEB
Would your wealth sustain you in distress, or all the might of your strength?
SMT
Will he value thy riches? not gold and all the powers of thy strength.

Commentary for Job 36:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 36:19
Summary
Material wealth cannot satisfy divine requirements
Event
Elihu dismisses wealth
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
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