12 But if they foolishly refuse,they will be rewardedwith a violent death.
13 Godless people are too angryto ask God for helpwhen he punishes them.
14 So they die youngin shameful disgrace.
15 Hard times and troubleare God's wayof getting our attention!
16 And at this very moment,God deeply desiresto lead you from troubleand to spread your tablewith your favourite food.
17 Now that the judgmentfor your sinshas fallen upon you,
18 don't let your angerand the pain you enduredmake you sneer at God.