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15 But what could I say?
    For he himself sent this sickness.
Now I will walk humbly throughout my years
    because of this anguish I have felt.
16 Lord, your discipline is good,
    for it leads to life and health.
You restore my health
    and allow me to live!
17 Yes, this anguish was good for me,
    for you have rescued me from death
    and forgiven all my sins.

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15 But what can I say?(A)
    He has spoken to me, and he himself has done this.(B)
I will walk humbly(C) all my years
    because of this anguish of my soul.(D)
16 Lord, by such things people live;
    and my spirit finds life in them too.
You restored me to health
    and let me live.(E)
17 Surely it was for my benefit(F)
    that I suffered such anguish.(G)
In your love you kept me
    from the pit(H) of destruction;
you have put all my sins(I)
    behind your back.(J)

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