Job 33:18–28

18 He akeeps back his soul from the pit,

And his life from 1passing over binto Sheol.

19 “1Man is also chastened with apain on his bed,

And with unceasing complaint in his bones;

20 So that his life aloathes bread,

And his soul favorite food.

21 “His aflesh wastes away from sight,

And his bbones which were not seen stick out.

22 “Then ahis soul draws near to the pit,

And his life to those who bring death.

23 “If there is an angel as amediator for him,

One out of a thousand,

To remind a man what is 1right for him,

24 Then let him be gracious to him, and say,

‘Deliver him from agoing down to the pit,

I have found a bransom’;

25 Let his flesh become fresher than in youth,

Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor;

26 Then he will apray to God, and He will accept him,

That bhe may see His face with joy,

And He may restore His righteousness to man.

27 “He will sing to men and say,

‘I ahave sinned and perverted what is right,

And it is not bproper for me.

28 ‘He has redeemed my soul from going to the pit,

And my life shall asee the light.’