Definition: Job 18:19 is a biblical verse that contains a humorous twist. The verse is 1 Samuel 24:6:

"Then the sons of Saul said to Abner, saying, Behold, I have found a man whose house belongs to me, and my servant who has power over me; he said, Beware that you do not take his money or his house in your zeal." This verse is used by modern listeners to describe how someone might be taken advantage of. It can be interpreted as being like an unwanted job offer, where the person gets the money but not the property they are asking for. For example: "A friend asked me if I would deliver a package from their apartment. I said yes and took it in my zeal. A few minutes later, I was approached by two men who wanted to buy all of my belongings. They gave me only half of what I had."