17 He may pile it up, but (A)the just will wear it,
And the innocent will divide the silver.
18 He builds his house like a [a]moth,
(B)Like a [b]booth which a watchman makes.
19 The rich man will lie down,
[c]But not be gathered up;
He opens his eyes,
And he is (C)no more.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 27:18 So with MT, Vg.; LXX, Syr. spider (cf. 8:14); Tg. decay
  2. Job 27:18 Temporary shelter
  3. Job 27:19 So with MT, Tg.; LXX, Syr. But shall not add (i.e., do it again); Vg. But take away nothing

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