16. If they persevere in faith,they will inherit her,and their descendants will possess her.
17. At first she will walkin twists and turns with them.She will bring fear and dread upon them,and she will torture themwith her disciplineuntil she trusts them completely.She will test themwith her commandments,
18. and again she will come straight back to them, make them glad,and reveal to them her secrets.
19. If they go astray,she will leave them behindand hand them over to their downfall.
20. Watch closely for the right opportunity,be on guard against evil,and don’t be ashamed of yourself.