"He deliversthe afflictedin their affliction,And openstheir earin [time of] oppression.
"But they will becomehis slavesso that they may learn[the difference between] My serviceand the serviceof the kingdomsof the countries."
"Are the consolationsof Godtoosmallfor you, Even the word[spoken] gentlywith you?
ThenHe opensthe earsof men,And sealstheir instruction,
"He openstheir earto instruction,And commandsthat they returnfrom evil.
"Be careful,do not turnto evil,For you have preferredthisto affliction.
"And ifthey are boundin fetters,And are caughtin the cordsof affliction,
"But He savesfrom the swordof their mouth,And the poorfrom the handof the mighty.
"Behold,how happyis the manwhom Godreproves,So do not despisethe disciplineof the Almighty.
But He setsthe needysecurelyon highaway from affliction,And makes[his] familieslike a flock.
For he will deliverthe needywhen he criesfor help,The afflictedalso, and him who hasnohelper.
