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

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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