Job 36:17
New International Version
But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have taken hold of you.

New Living Translation
But you are obsessed with whether the godless will be judged. Don’t worry, judgment and justice will be upheld.

English Standard Version
“But you are full of the judgment on the wicked; judgment and justice seize you.

Berean Standard Bible
But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

King James Bible
But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

New King James Version
But you are filled with the judgment due the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you.

New American Standard Bible
“But you were full of judgment on the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you.

NASB 1995
“But you were full of judgment on the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you.

NASB 1977
“But you were full of judgment on the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you.

Legacy Standard Bible
“But you were full of judgment on the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you.

Amplified Bible
“But you [Job] were full of judgment on the wicked, Judgment and justice take hold of you.

Christian Standard Bible
Yet now you are obsessed with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet now you are obsessed with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

American Standard Version
But thou art full of the judgment of the wicked: Judgment and justice take hold on thee.

Contemporary English Version
Now that the judgment for your sins has fallen upon you,

English Revised Version
But thou art full of the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But you are given the judgment evil people deserve. A fair judgment will be upheld.

Good News Translation
But now you are being punished as you deserve.

International Standard Version
But now you are occupied with the case of the wicked; but justice and judgment will be served.

Majority Standard Bible
But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

NET Bible
But now you are preoccupied with the judgment due the wicked, judgment and justice take hold of you.

New Heart English Bible
"But you are full of the judgment of the wicked. Judgment and justice take hold of you.

Webster's Bible Translation
But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

World English Bible
“But you are full of the judgment of the wicked. Judgment and justice take hold of you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have fulfilled the judgment of the wicked, "" Judgment and justice are upheld because of fury,

Young's Literal Translation
And the judgment of the wicked thou hast fulfilled, Judgment and justice are upheld -- because of fury,

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou didst fill up the judgment of the unjust one; judgment and right shall hold together.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thy cause hath been judged as that of the wicked, cause and judgment thou shalt recover.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Your case has been judged like that of the impious; you will withdraw your plea and your judgment.

New American Bible
Though you are full of the judgment of the wicked, judgment and justice will be maintained.

New Revised Standard Version
“But you are obsessed with the case of the wicked; judgment and justice seize you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But he shall judge the wicked to the limit: judgment and justice shall take hold on them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he will judge the wicked entirely with justice, and with justice they will be held captive
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou art full of the judgment of the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold on them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
there is a deep gulf and a rushing stream beneath it, and thy table came down full of fatness. Judgment shall not fail from the righteous;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power
16Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness. 17But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you. 18Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.…

Cross References
Psalm 37:28
For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

Proverbs 21:15
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

Isaiah 61:8
For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.

Psalm 9:16
The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah

Proverbs 11:21
Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

Isaiah 5:16
But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

Psalm 11:7
For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

Isaiah 1:27
Zion will be redeemed with justice, her repentant ones with righteousness.

Proverbs 24:12
If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?

Romans 2:5-6
But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

2 Thessalonians 1:6-7
After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

Revelation 16:5-7
And I heard the angel of the waters say: “Righteous are You, O Holy One, who is and was, because You have brought these judgments. / For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.” / And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”

Matthew 25:31-32
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”


Treasury of Scripture

But you have fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on you.

fulfilled

Job 16:5
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.

Job 34:8,36
Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men…

Romans 1:32
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

take hold on thee.

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But now
This phrase marks a transition, indicating a shift in Elihu's discourse. It suggests an immediacy and urgency in the situation Job finds himself in. Historically, this reflects the turning point in the dialogue where Elihu attempts to bring Job to a realization of his current state. The Hebrew word for "now" (עַתָּה, 'attah) often signifies a critical moment, urging the listener to pay attention to the present circumstances.

you are laden
The term "laden" implies being heavily burdened or weighed down. In the Hebrew context, this can be associated with the idea of carrying a heavy load, often used metaphorically to describe the weight of sin or guilt. This imagery is powerful, suggesting that Job is overwhelmed by the consequences of actions or judgments that are not necessarily his own doing, reflecting the broader theme of suffering and divine justice.

with the judgment
"Judgment" here refers to a legal decision or decree. In the Hebrew tradition, judgment (מִשְׁפָּט, mishpat) is a central theme, often associated with God's righteous decrees. It underscores the belief that God is the ultimate judge who administers justice. Elihu is suggesting that Job is experiencing a divine verdict, which is a critical point in understanding the nature of Job's trials.

due the wicked
This phrase implies that the judgment Job is experiencing is typically reserved for the wicked. The Hebrew word for "wicked" (רָשָׁע, rasha) denotes those who are morally wrong or guilty. Elihu's assertion is controversial, as it challenges Job's integrity and righteousness, which are central to the narrative. This reflects the tension between human understanding of justice and divine sovereignty.

judgment and justice
The pairing of "judgment and justice" emphasizes the comprehensive nature of divine retribution. In Hebrew, "justice" (צֶדֶק, tsedeq) is often linked with righteousness and fairness. This duality highlights the biblical principle that God's actions are both just and righteous, even when they are beyond human comprehension. Elihu is reinforcing the idea that God's ways are perfect, even if they appear harsh.

have seized you
The phrase "have seized you" conveys a sense of being captured or overtaken. The Hebrew root (תָּפַשׂ, taphas) can mean to grasp or take hold of, suggesting that Job is firmly in the grip of these divine decrees. This imagery is potent, illustrating the inescapable nature of God's judgment. It serves as a reminder of the omnipotence of God and the futility of resisting His will.

Verse 17. - But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked; i.e. but, as thou hast not so acted, the result has been different. Thy hardness and impenitence have brought upon thee the judgments reserved by God for the wicked - judgment and justice take hold on thee - thou art suffering the just penalty of thy obstinacy.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But now you are laden
מָלֵ֑אתָ (mā·lê·ṯā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

with the judgment
וְדִין־ (wə·ḏîn-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1779: Judgement, strife

due the wicked;
רָשָׁ֥ע (rā·šā‘)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

judgment
דִּ֖ין (dîn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1779: Judgement, strife

and justice
וּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט (ū·miš·pāṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

have seized you.
יִתְמֹֽכוּ׃ (yiṯ·mō·ḵū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8551: To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close


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