"Behold,how happyis the manwhom Godreproves,So do not despisethe disciplineof the Almighty.
"Ifyou would directyour heartrightAnd spreadout your handto Him,
"Are the consolationsof Godtoosmallfor you, Even the word[spoken] gentlywith you?
"He deliversthe afflictedin their affliction,And openstheir earin [time of] oppression.
"Then indeed,He enticedyou from the mouthof distress,Insteadof it, a broadplacewith noconstraint;And that whichwas seton your tablewas fullof fatness.
"Ifyou would seekGodAnd implorethe compassionof the Almighty,
The LORDhas disciplinedme severely,But He has not givenme over to death.
Blessedis the manwhomYou chasten,O LORD,And whom You teachout of Your law;
"I have surelyheardEphraimgrieving,You have chastisedme, and I was chastised,Like an untrainedcalf;Bringme backthat I may be restored,For You are the LORDmy God.
"Thus you are to knowin your heartthat the LORDyour Godwas discipliningyou justas a mandisciplineshis son.
Blessedis a manwhoperseveresunder trial;for once he has beenapproved,he will receivethe crownof lifewhich[the Lord] has promisedto thosewho loveHim.
We countthoseblessedwho endured.You have heardof the enduranceof Joband have seenthe outcomeof the Lord'sdealings, that the Lordis full of compassionand [is] merciful.
Those whomI love,I reproveand discipline;thereforebe zealousand repent.
