Job 5:17-27

¶“Behold, how happy and fortunate is the man whom God reproves, So do not despise or reject the discipline of the Almighty [subjecting you to trial and suffering]. “For He inflicts pain, but He binds up and gives relief; He wounds, but His hands also heal. “He will rescue you from six troubles; Even in seven, evil will not touch you. “In famine He will redeem you from death, And in war from the power of the sword. “You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes. “You will laugh at violence and famine, And you will not be afraid of the wild beasts of the earth. “For you will be in harmony with the stones of the field, And the beasts of the field will be at peace with you. “You will know also that your tent is secure and at peace, And you will visit your dwelling and fear no loss [nor find anything amiss]. “You will know also that your descendants will be many, And your offspring as the grass of the earth. “You will come to your grave in old age, Like the stacking of grain [on the threshing floor] in its season. “Behold this; we have investigated it, and it is true. Hear and heed it, and know for yourself [for your own good].”