15 He delivereth the poor in his afflictions, and openeth their ear in trouble.

16 Even so would he have taken thee out of the straight place into a broad place, and not shut up beneath: and [a]that which resteth upon thy table had been full of fat.

17 But thou art full of the [b]judgment of the wicked, though judgment and equity maintain all things.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 36:16 If thou hadst been obedient to God, he would have brought thee to liberty and wealth.
  2. Job 36:17 Thou art altogether after the manner of the wicked: for thou dost murmur against the justice of God.

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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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,
(A)Into a broad place where there is no restraint;
And (B)what is set on your table would be full of (C)richness.
17 But you are filled with the judgment due the (D)wicked;
Judgment and justice take hold of you.

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