^{16 Ref} Then he makes his secrets clear to men, so that they are full of fear at what they see;

^{17 Ref} In order that man may be turned from his evil works, and that pride may be taken away from him;

^{18 Ref} To keep back his soul from the underworld, and his life from destruction.

^{19 Ref} Pain is sent on him as a punishment, while he is on his bed; there is no end to the trouble in his bones;

^{20 Ref} He has no desire for food, and his soul is turned away from delicate meat;

^{21 Ref} His flesh is so wasted away, that it may not be seen, and his bones. ...

^{22 Ref} And his soul comes near to the underworld, and his life to the angels of death.

^{23 Ref} If now there may be an angel sent to him, one of the thousands which there are to be between him and God, and to make clear to man what is right for him;