Chapter 36 – FAMILIA MUNDIAL
1 [5-21] Perhaps this section should be read between ⇒ Job 34:6 and 7.
2 [12] Knowledge: practical wisdom in serving God, which they lack because they refused it when warned (cf ⇒ Job 36:10).
3 [14] Reprobate: cf ⇒ Deut 23:18-19.
4 [16-20] The Hebrew text here is in disorder. The Vulgate has: «Therefore he will give you most ample salvation from the narrow mouth which has no foundations beneath it; but the repose of your table will be filled with fatness. (Job 36:17) Your case has been judged as that of the wicked; case and judgment you will receive. (Job 36:18) Let no wrath, then, overcome you, that you oppress anyone; nor let numerous gifts mislead you. (Job 36:19) Lay down your greatness without tribulation, and all who are mighty in strength. (⇒ Job 36:20) Do not draw out the night, that people may go in place of them.»
5 [31] These: refers to the showers of ⇒ Job 36:28 if the verse order indicated above is correct.
6 [30-31] Because of the uncertaintiy of the text, no translation of these verses has received unanimous approval from exegetes.