20 The wicked man is continually as one that travaileth of child, and the number [a]of years is hid from the tyrant.

21 A sound of fear is in his ears, and in his prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.

22 He believeth not to return out of [b]darkness: for he seeth the sword before him.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 15:20 The cruel man is ever in danger of death, and is never quiet in conscience.
  2. Job 15:22 Out of that misery whereunto he once falleth.

20 All his days the wicked man suffers torment,(A)
    the ruthless man through all the years stored up for him.(B)
21 Terrifying sounds fill his ears;(C)
    when all seems well, marauders attack him.(D)
22 He despairs of escaping the realm of darkness;(E)
    he is marked for the sword.(F)

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