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15 But God saves suffering people while they suffer.
    He speaks to them while they are hurting.

16 “Job, he wants to take you out of the jaws of trouble.
    He wants to bring you to a wide and safe place.
    He’d like to seat you at a table that is loaded with the best food.
17 But now you are loaded down
    with the punishment sinners will receive.
    You have been judged fairly.

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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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