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15 But God saves those who ·suffer [are afflicted] ·through [or by means of] their ·suffering [affliction];
    he ·gets them to listen [L opens their ear] ·through [or by means of] their pain.

16 “God ·is gently calling [has wooed/enticed] you from the jaws of ·trouble [distress]
    to an ·open place of freedom [L broad place with no constraints]
    where he has set your table full of ·the best food [L fatness].
17 But now you are ·being punished like [obsessed/filled with the case of] the wicked;
    ·you are getting justice [L judgment and justice hold on tight to you].

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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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