20. And his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty food;
21. His flesh is consumed away from view, and his bones that were not seen stick out;
22. And his soul draweth near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.
23. If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his duty;
24. Then he will be gracious unto him, and say, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
25. His flesh shall be fresher than in childhood; he shall return to the days of his youth.
26. He shall pray unto +God and he will receive him with favour; and he shall see his face with shoutings, and he will render unto man his righteousness.
27. He will sing before men, and say, I have sinned, and perverted what was right, and it hath not been requited to me;