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16 “God is gently calling you from the jaws of trouble
    to an open place of freedom
    where he has set your table full of the best food.
17 But now you are being punished like the wicked;
    you are getting justice.
18 Be careful! Don’t be led away from God by riches;
    don’t let much money turn you away.

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16 “He is wooing(A) you from the jaws of distress
    to a spacious place(B) free from restriction,(C)
    to the comfort of your table(D) laden with choice food.(E)
17 But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked;(F)
    judgment and justice have taken hold of you.(G)
18 Be careful that no one entices you by riches;
    do not let a large bribe(H) turn you aside.(I)

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