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21 His flesh is wasted away because of his fear, so that a greater part of his bones can he seen. 22 Yea, his soul draws near to corruption, and his life to death. 23 If a man have an angel to whom one would listen once in a thousand times, the angel would show him the way of uprightness 24 And be gracious to him and say, Deliver this man lest he go down to corruption; he has found salvation; 25 Then his flesh will change to that of his childhood; and he shall return to the days of his youth; 26 And he shall pray to God, and he will hear him and be pleased with him, and God shall appear before him with glory; for he will render to men his righteousness. 27 Then the uprightness will bear witness concerning the man; and he shall say, I have truly sinned and I am at fault; and it profiteth me not; 28 Deliver my soul from perdition, and my life shall see the light. 29 Lo, all these things God does three times with a man, 30 To bring back his soul from corruption, to see the light of the living. 31 Incline your ear, O Job, hearken to me; be silent, and I will speak. 32 If you have anything to say, answer me; for I desire that you may be justified. 33 But if you will not listen, then be silent, and I shall teach you wisdom. Job 33:21-33, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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