16 Then he uncovers their ears+

And impresses* his instruction upon them,

17 To turn a person away from wrongdoing+

And to protect a man from pride.+

18 God spares his soul* from the pit,*+

His life from perishing by the sword.*

19 If you show willingness and listen,

You will eat the good things of the land.+

20 But if you refuse and rebel,

You will be devoured by the sword,+

For the mouth of Jehovah has spoken it.”