15 He rescues the afflicted in [a]their (A)misery,
And (B)opens their ears in time of oppression.
16 Then indeed, He induced you away from the mouth of distress,
And instead of it, a broad place with no constraint;
And your table was full of [b]rich food.

17 “But you were full of (C)judgment on the wicked;
Judgment and justice take hold of you.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 36:15 Lit his
  2. Job 36:16 Or fatness

15 But those who suffer(A) he delivers in their suffering;(B)
    he speaks(C) to them in their affliction.(D)

16 “He is wooing(E) you from the jaws of distress
    to a spacious place(F) free from restriction,(G)
    to the comfort of your table(H) laden with choice food.(I)
17 But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked;(J)
    judgment and justice have taken hold of you.(K)

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