18 Be careful that no one lures you with riches;[a]
do not let a large ransom[b] lead you astray.(A)
19 Can your wealth[c] or all your physical exertion
keep you from distress?(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 36:18 Or you into mockery
  2. 36:18 Or bribe
  3. 36:19 Or cry for help

18 Be careful that no one entices you by riches;
    do not let a large bribe(A) turn you aside.(B)
19 Would your wealth(C) or even all your mighty efforts
    sustain you so you would not be in distress?

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The foolish ones said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’

“The wise ones answered, ‘No, there won’t be enough for us and for you. Go instead to those who sell oil, and buy some for yourselves.’

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The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’(A)

“‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

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