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16 “God ·is gently calling [has wooed/enticed] you from the jaws of ·trouble [distress]
    to an ·open place of freedom [L broad place with no constraints]
    where he has set your table full of ·the best food [L fatness].
17 But now you are ·being punished like [obsessed/filled with the case of] the wicked;
    ·you are getting justice [L judgment and justice hold on tight to you].
18 Be careful! ·Don’t be led away from God by riches [L …lest anger seduce you by abundance];
    don’t let ·much money [a big ransom/bribe] 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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