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20 The wicked is in torment all his days,
    and limited years are in store for the ruthless;
21 The sound of terrors is in his ears;
    when all is prosperous, a spoiler comes upon him.
22 He despairs of escaping the darkness,
    and looks ever for 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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