ISV(i)
16 That’s when he opens the ear of mankind, authenticating his messages to them,
17 turning a person from his actions, keeping him from pride,
18 sparing his soul from the Pit and his life from violent death.
19 “He is being reproved by painful bed rest, with continual aching in his bones.
20 He cannot stand his food, and he has no desire for appetizing food.
21 His flesh wastes away; his bones, which once couldn’t be seen, are visible.
22 His soul is getting close to the Pit; his life is approaching its executioner.”
23God Delivers through His Ransom“If there’s a messenger appointed to mediate for Job —one out of a thousand— to represent the man’s integrity on his behalf,
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