14 (A)They[a] die in youth,
And their life ends among the [b]perverted persons.
15 He delivers the poor in their affliction,
And opens their ears in oppression.

16 “Indeed He would have brought you out of dire distress,
(B)Into a broad place where there is no restraint;
And (C)what is set on your table would be full of (D)richness.

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  1. Job 36:14 Lit. Their soul dies
  2. Job 36:14 Heb. qedeshim, those practicing sodomy or prostitution in religious rituals

14 [a]They die in youth,
And their life perishes among the (A)cult prostitutes.
15 He rescues the afflicted in [b]their (B)misery,
And (C)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 [c]rich food.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 36:14 Lit Their soul dies
  2. Job 36:15 Lit his
  3. Job 36:16 Or fatness