18. and to protect usfrom being swept awayto the world of the dead.
19. Sometimes we are punishedwith a serious illnessand aching joints.
20. Merely the thoughtof our favourite foodmakes our stomachs sick,
21. and we become so skinnythat our bones stick out.
22. We feel death and the gravetaking us in their grip.
23. One of a thousand angelsthen comes to our rescueby saying we are innocent.
24. The angel shows kindness,commanding death to release us,because the price was paid.
25. Our health is restored,we feel young again,
26. and we ask God to accept us.Then we joyfully worship God,and we are rewardedbecause we are innocent.
27. When that happens,we tell everyone,“I sinned and did wrong,but God forgave me
28. and rescued me from death!Now I will see the light.”
29. God gives each of uschance after chance
30. to be saved from deathand brought into the lightthat gives life.
31. So, Job, pay attentionand don't interrupt,
32. though I would gladly listento anything you saythat proves you are right.