16. Then He uncovereth the ear of men, And for their instruction sealeth:
17. To turn aside man [from] doing, And pride from man He concealeth.
18. He keepeth back his soul from corruption, And his life from passing away by a dart.
19. And he hath been reproved With pain on his bed, And the strife of his bones [is] enduring.
20. And his life hath nauseated bread, And his soul desirable food.
21. His flesh is consumed from being seen, And high are his bones, they were not seen!