15 But he (A)saves the needy from the sword of their mouth
    and from the hand of the mighty.
16 So the poor have hope,
    and (B)injustice shuts her mouth.

17 “Behold, (C)blessed is the one whom God reproves;
    therefore (D)despise not the discipline of the (E)Almighty.

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15 He saves the needy(A) from the sword in their mouth;
    he saves them from the clutches of the powerful.(B)
16 So the poor(C) have hope,
    and injustice shuts its mouth.(D)

17 “Blessed is the one whom God corrects;(E)
    so do not despise the discipline(F) of the Almighty.[a](G)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 5:17 Hebrew Shaddai; here and throughout Job