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14 They die while they are still young,
    and their lives end ·in disgrace [L among male prostitutes].
15 But God saves those who ·suffer [are afflicted] ·through [or by means of] their ·suffering [affliction];
    he ·gets them to listen [L opens their ear] ·through [or by means of] their pain.

16 “God ·is gently calling [has wooed/enticed] you from the jaws of ·trouble [distress]
    to an ·open place of freedom [L broad place with no constraints]
    where he has set your table full of ·the best food [L fatness].

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14 They die in their youth,(A)
    among male prostitutes of the shrines.(B)
15 But those who suffer(C) he delivers in their suffering;(D)
    he speaks(E) to them in their affliction.(F)

16 “He is wooing(G) you from the jaws of distress
    to a spacious place(H) free from restriction,(I)
    to the comfort of your table(J) laden with choice food.(K)

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