What happens when we sin ... even by mistake? Job 18-19

Job 19:4 (NASV)

“Even if I have truly erred,

My error lodges with me.

Job 19:4 (NIV)

If it is true that I have gone astray,

my error remains my concern alone.

As can be seen by comparing the NASV and the NIV, the above verse has some ambiguity among writers, translators and authors.   Although there is certainly no ambiguity on the part of God, there does seem to be some variety in how we might take Job's response to Bildad's counsel.   The NASV seems to be telling us that Job admits his pain and situation may be because he foolishly did something he is unaware of and will, alone, bear the guilt of it.   Like bearing the danger of hosting a bad person for the night, Job will have to allow the sin they folly he ignorantly enjoyed to lodge with him and be an unwanted and tormenting guest.    On the other hand, the NIV seems to be indicate that since he erred he "alone" will have to bear it and it not Bildad's concern (or the other friends).   Scripture teaches us that we never bear a sin "alone" (no one else's concern).  It teaches us that when we sin we affect those around us.  Read about Achan in Joshua chapter six.   Paul even tells us that if we observe believers in sin we are to restore them (Galatians 6:1).  NO sin is in a vacuum.   But, that doesn't mean Job didn't think that at the time ... or, even believe it.   Frankly, the way Job's friends were expressing their friendship he might just be saying, "leave me alone with my folly, if that is what it is ... it is better than being attacked by you time and time again."   Who would blame him.   But, it is more likely that the NASV got it right by implying that when we sin (even in ignorance or not consciously) we invite the affects of sin to dwell with us.  LIke a hotel clerk we check sin into a room in our lives, even though we know they will destroy the room we give them.   Sin is with us.  She lodges in our hearts to do harm.   We must not think contrary to this.   Even unconscious sins are taking up room to do damage to our peace, our joy, or relationships and our harmony with man and God.   When we err, we invite error to lodge with us.