18. He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from passing away by the sword.
19. He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and with constant strife in his bones;
20. And his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty food;
21. His flesh is consumed away from view, and his bones that were not seen stick out;
22. And his soul draweth near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.
23. If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his duty;
24. Then he will be gracious unto him, and say, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
25. His flesh shall be fresher than in childhood; he shall return to the days of his youth.
26. He shall pray unto +God and he will receive him with favour; and he shall see his face with shoutings, and he will render unto man his righteousness.
27. He will sing before men, and say, I have sinned, and perverted what was right, and it hath not been requited to me;
28. He hath delivered my soul from going into the pit, and my life shall see the light.
29. Lo, all these things worketh ·God twice, thrice, with man,
30. To bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.
31. Mark well, Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak.
32. If thou hast anything to say, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify thee.
33. If not, hearken thou unto me; be silent, and I will teach thee wisdom.