20 The wicked person writhes (A)in pain all his days,
And the [a]years (B)reserved for the ruthless are numbered.
21 [b]Sounds of (C)terror are in his ears;
(D)While he is at peace the destroyer comes upon him.
22 He does not believe that he will (E)return from darkness,
And he is destined for (F)the sword.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 15:20 Lit number of years are reserved for
  2. Job 15:21 Lit A sound of terrors is

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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