20 The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.

21 A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.

22 He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for of the sword.

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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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20 The wicked man writhes with pain all his days,
(A)And the number of years is hidden from the oppressor.
21 [a]Dreadful sounds are in his ears;
(B)In prosperity the destroyer comes upon him.
22 He does not believe that he will (C)return from darkness,
For a sword is waiting for him.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 15:21 Terrifying