Job 33:16-32
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16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
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17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
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18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
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19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
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20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
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21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
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22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
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23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
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24 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
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25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth:
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26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
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27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
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28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
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29 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,
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30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
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31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
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32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.