23. "But suppose there is an angel who will speak up for him. The angel is very special. He's one out of a thousand. He will tell that person what is right for him.
24. He'll be gracious to him. He'll say to God, 'Spare him from going down into the grave. I know a way that can set him free.'
25. Then his body is made like new again. He becomes as strong and healthy as when he was young.
26. He prays to God and finds favor with him. He sees God's face and shouts with joy. God makes him right with himself again.
27. Then the person comes to others and says, 'I sinned. I made what was wrong appear to be right. But I wasn't punished as I should have been.
28. God set me free. He kept me from going down into the grave. So I'll live to enjoy the light that leads to life.'
29. "God does all of those things to people. In fact, he does them again and again.
30. He wants to stop people from going down into the grave. Then the light that leads to life will shine on them.
31. "Pay attention, Job! Listen to me! Be quiet so I can speak.