4. and leaving their childrenhelpless in court.
5. Then hungry and greedy peoplegobble up their cropsand grab their wealth.
6. Our suffering isn't causedby the failure of crops;
7. it's all part of life,like sparks shooting skyward.
8. Job, if I were you,I would ask God for help.
9. His miracles are marvellous,more than we can count.
10. God sends showers on earthand waters the fields.
11. He protects the sorrowfuland lifts up thosewho have been disgraced.
12-13. God swiftly traps the wickedin their own evil schemes,and their wisdom fails.
14. Darkness is their only companion,hiding their path at midday.
15. God rescues the needyfrom the words of the wickedand the fist of the mighty.
16. The poor are filled with hope,and injustice is silenced.
17. Consider yourself fortunateif God All-Powerfulchooses to correct you.
18. He may cause injury and pain,but he will bandage and healyour cuts and bruises.
19. God will protect you from harm,no matter how oftentrouble may strike.
20. In times of war and famine,God will keep you safe.