¹⁸ to preserve them from the pit,^(A)
    their lives from perishing by the sword.^[a](B)

¹⁹ “Or someone may be chastened^(C) on a bed of pain^(D)
    with constant distress in their bones,^(E)
20 so that their body finds food^(F) repulsive
    and their soul loathes the choicest meal.^(G)